Cisco Capital Markets Accounting Controller 

United States, North Carolina, Cary 

129539465

Coordinate the accounting for significant transactions related to ASC 320, 321 and 323 (Investments), 360 (PP&E), 420 (Exit costs), and 810 (Consolidation). Collaborate with team members and business owners, be responsible for technical research and memo preparation, ensure internal policy and procedural requirements have been met, and present to and acquire approval from internal senior leadership, the technical accounting policy team and external auditors

Run time-bound sophisticated, cross-functional projects with team with varied strengths members impacted by multiple systems

Serve as key contact for all internal audits related to these areas; ensure corporate policies and procedures are being interpreted and applied accurately to samples and findings. Socialize and finalize results and recommendations across relevant Corporate Controller Group team members

Serve as a consultant to Corporate Development on the accounting for proposed complex transactions, research and advise. Complexities include determining whether an entity is a VIE, controlled through the VIE or voting interest models, whether significant influence exists and how existing or proposed related commercial agreements impact these assessments and the subsequent accounting conclusions

Supervise emerging technical mentorship and own the adoption of all new accounting standards impacting these areas. You will also ensure the completeness, accuracy and GAAP compliance with all financial disclosures and filings in these spaces

Work with Corporate Controller Group leadership to establish the team’s initiatives, set timelines and drive success

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, CPA required and 10 years of experience in accounting

Extensive working knowledge of ASC 320, 321 and 323 (Investments), 360 (PP&E), 420 (Exit costs), and 810 (Consolidation)

Experience running a geographically diverse team; ability and flexibility to regularly function across multiple time zones, specifically IST

Experience communicating accounting issues to the senior management level across multiple functions in a clear and concise manner. Ability to translate complex accounting mentorship into plain English

Master’s degree preferred

Accounting experience in Big 4 and/or high-technology company preferred

Daring with excellent leadership, project management, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills