Entity Accountant - US and Canada Controller Team

The Corporate Controller Group (CCG), is comprised of several groups that are committed to supporting business processes with a high level of integrity and credibility through developing, influencing and implementing global financial policy and process and effective partnering. The specific group that you will belong to is the Global Accounting & Reporting (GAR) / Global Close & Reporting group, who supports close reporting, compliance assurance, corporate controllership oversight and partner with functional groups across the Company.

In this high visibility role, you will handle the entity monthly financial close and corporate reporting activities working in close partnership with consolidations and other CCG teams. You will ensure that the Financial Documents are maintained in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Cisco accounting policy, including, acquiring the understanding of using different Balance Sheet accounts, their usage and movement from period to period and pre-close review of balance sheet accounts with process owners and finance teams.

• You will need to understand internal financial reporting and perform the US, Canada and Consolidated financial documents analysis.
• You'll review and supervise US and Canada monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliation.
• You will drive policy compliance for close related accounting policies.
• You'll work closely with many other functional finance teams who record entries on the U.S. and Canada ledger and particularly with the shared services (Accounting Operations) team, which delivers accounting services to the team.
• You will own SOX controls related to the Financial Statement Close process, including coordination and support for SOX processes and testing and drive operational improvements to the close process.
• You'll understand the systems and applications integral to the close and their interdependencies.
• You will participate in critical cross-functional initiatives which supply to systems and process standardizations and improvement including optimization opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Finance or Accounting is required, with strong accounting background and knowledge of US GAAP and appropriate applications. And a minimum of 8 years relevant working experience in accounting and finance.
• Validated ability to work with all levels including Senior Management team with a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and application to a broad range of areas
• Strong Communication and work planning skills; attention to detail; excellent data analysis and collaboration skills to work harmoniously with cross functional teams.
• You have an approach of a problem solver, outstanding teammate with a demeanor to drive standard methodology and compliance initiatives; has ability to work flexible hours as required.
• Advance skill in using MS Excel/ PowerPoint/Word

• Proficient in using and understanding ERP such as Oracle E-Business Suite 12 and Hyperion Enterprise/SmartView
• CPA Certification is a plus

Why Cisco

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Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.

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