Leader, Controller- Techno Finance-AI

IMA India; Bengaluru; Presencial; INR 2 400 000 - 3 600 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Cisco's Global CCG Shared Services (GCSS) team is seeking a Finance Manager for Controllership & R2R Transformation to lead end-to-end close and drive automation across global processes. You will oversee multi-entity reporting, ensure compliance, and champion continuous improvement with AI, ML, and RPA initiatives.

The role requires 12+ years in Finance/Controllership, 3+ years of leadership, and strong communication with executives. Location: Bangalore; Work from office; Hours: Full Time.

Qualificações

• 12+ years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, or Controllership.
• 3+ years of people leadership or finance management experience.
• Strong expertise in: Record-to-Report (R2R), Month-end/Quarter-end close, reconciliations, US GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Internal controls and audit readiness with multi-entity exposure.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional finance initiatives and manage stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Lead month-end and quarter-end close across multiple entities with timely, accurate reporting.
• Drive compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and internal accounting policies; maintain strong controls.
• Demonstrate expertise in ASC 606 (preferred) and revenue reporting.
• Mentor a high-performing finance team with KPIs and career development.
• Partner with Finance, IT, Transformation, and Business stakeholders on strategic initiatives.
• Identify reconciliation gaps, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Champion automation via AI, ML, RPA to improve efficiency and ROI.
• Communicate automation benefits and support continuous improvement in reporting capabilities.

Conhecimentos

R2R

Month-end close

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Internal controls

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Formação académica

CA/CPA/CWA/CGMA preferred

Ferramentas

Oracle

SAP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Finance Manager - Controllership & R2R Transformation

Meet the Team

Join Cisco's Global CCG Shared Services (GCSS) team, a Center of Excellence driving global Record-to-Report (R2R) processes and finance transformation. This team partners with Finance, IT, Transformation, and Business leaders to deliver accurate financial reporting, strengthen governance, and enable scalable, technology-driven finance operations. As part of the Controllership organization, you'll lead complex accounting operations across multiple legal entities while championing automation and continuous process improvement through AI, RPA, and digital transformation initiatives.

Your Impact

As a Finance Manager - Controllership & R2R Transformation, you will provide techno‑functional leadership while overseeing end‑to‑end financial close activities, ensuring compliance, and driving operational excellence across global finance processes.

• Lead and optimize month‑end and quarter‑end close processes across multiple legal entities, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting.
• Drive compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and internal accounting policies while maintaining strong financial controls and audit readiness.
• Demonstrate expertise in ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, ensuring accurate and compliant revenue accounting and reporting.
• Manage and mentor a high‑performing finance team by establishing clear KPIs, fostering accountability, and supporting career development.
• Partner with Finance, IT, Transformation, and Business stakeholders to deliver strategic finance initiatives and influence cross‑functional project outcomes.
• Identify reconciliation gaps, investigate variances, and implement sustainable corrective actions to strengthen financial controls.
• Champion finance transformation by leveraging AI, Machine Learning (ML), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and digital technologies to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Measure and communicate automation benefits, including productivity gains, process improvements, and return on investment (ROI).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by simplifying finance processes and enhancing reporting capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field
• CA, CPA, CWA, or CGMA qualification preferred
• 12+ years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, or Controllership
• 3+ years of people leadership or finance management experience
• Strong expertise in:
  • Record-to-Report (R2R)
  • Month‑end and quarter‑end close processes
  • Financial reconciliation and reporting
  • US GAAP and SOX compliance
  • Internal controls and audit requirements
  • Proven experience managing finance operations across multiple legal entities.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex, cross‑functional finance initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and its practical application
• Strong knowledge of ERP platforms such as Oracle, SAP, or equivalent
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis
• Experience with financial reporting and consolidation tools
• Hands‑on experience implementing AI, Machine Learning (ML), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), or other automation technologies within finance functions
• Demonstrated success leading finance transformation and process automation initiatives
• Experience working within large multinational organizations or Global Capability Centers (GCCs)
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for innovation, digital transformation, and operational excellence
• Strong AI profiency and Skills
• Ability to drive large transfomation initiatives

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.

Cisco is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Location: Bangalore

Work Mode: Work from office

Hours: Full Time

Employer: Cisco

Role: Controller / Financial Controller

Level: Team Lead / Head

Certification: Other