Accounting Manager

**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. **Your Impact** **As An Accounting Manager, Your Responsibilities Will Be To** * Maintain accounting processes, procedures and system to ensure adherence to US GAAP and company policy under fixed assets and new lease standards * Manage fixed asset operations, audits and physical verification of assets * Manage accounting of the lease portfolio, such as extensions, amendments, or terminations, through lease system * Interpret business requirements for new fixed asset projects and align the systems and processes to incorporate these, ensuring continued compliance * Prepare accounting memos and close decks for fixed assets and lease accounting and reporting * Lead projects focused on streamlining or designing end\-to\-end processes, with a clear understanding of upstream downstream system requirements * Address and resolve IT related issues impacting fixed asset and lease processes * Conduct ad hoc data analysis, reporting, and metrics to support informed decision\-making * Serve as Global Process Owner collaborating cross\-functionally with operational and finance teams to ensure compliance with US GAAP policies and resolve any related issues * Apply strong analytical skills to think through complex problems and multifaceted risk scenarios * Additional responsibilities may arise with the development of new business models **Minimum Qualifications** * Chartered Accountant (CA)/MBA Finance with 15\+ years of experience, preferably within a large multinational company * Demonstrated proficiency in designing end\-to\-end processes and strong project management skills * Profound accounting knowledge necessary to manage complex business requirements effectively * Proven ability to lead complex initiatives and thrive in a fast\-paced, cross\-functional environment * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word **Preferred Qualifications** * Ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively * Highly motivated self\-starter capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently and prioritizing effectively * Ability to work quickly without compromising attention to detail, advocate best practices, and take hands\-on ownership to achieve results * Prior experience with a Big Four accounting firm is a significant advantage Why 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. 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.