Meet the Team

Cisco's Corporate Controller’s 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 Global Accounting & Reporting (GAR) group specifically supports critical financial reporting functions, including virtual close, earnings release, and Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, by partnering with various internal teams.

Our Global Fixed Assets Operations Team is responsible for ensuring compliance with accounting standards across Cisco. We collaborate with Asset Owners, Entity Controllers, Engineering, IT, and other functions. Our work involves supporting system-related projects and processes for fixed assets, participating in financial statement reviews, fulfilling month-end close requirements, performing account reconciliations, and managing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) or Internal Control matters.

Your Impact

As a Fixed asset controller, your responsibilities will include:

Maintain accounting processes, procedures and system to ensure adherence to US GAAP and company policyServe as Global Process Owner collaborating cross-functionally with operational and finance teams to ensure compliance with US GAAP policies and resolve any related issuesInterpret business requirements for new fixed asset projects and align the systems and processes to incorporate these, ensuring continued complianceImplement and maintain internal controls to enhance administrative and operational efficiencies, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, safeguard assets, and support accurate financial reportingEnsures compliance with SOX regulations, related to WPR & Fixed Assets processes and perform SOX controlsManage fixed asset operations, audits and physical verification of assetsConduct ad hoc data analysis, reporting, and metrics to support informed decision-makingPrepare accounting memos and close decks for financial reportingLead projects focused on streamlining or designing end-to-end processes, with a clear understanding of upstream downstream system requirementsAddress and resolve IT related issues impacting fixed asset processesApply strong analytical skills to think through complex problems and multifaceted risk scenariosAdditional responsibilities may arise with the development of new business modelsMinimum QualificationsChartered Accountant (CA)/MBA Finance with 15+ years of experience, preferably within a large multinational companyDemonstrated proficiency in designing end-to-end processes and strong project management skillsProfound accounting knowledge vital to manage complex business requirements effectivelyShown ability to lead complex initiatives and thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environmentAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and WordPreferred QualificationsAbility to present complex information clearly and persuasivelyHighly motivated self-starter capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently and prioritizing effectivelyAbility to work quickly without compromising attention to detail, advocate best practices, and take hands-on ownership to achieve resultsPrior experience with a Big Four accounting firm is a significant advantageWhy Cisco

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.