Manager, IT Governance & Compliance

Coca-Cola•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, IT Governance and Compliance is responsible for leading the execution of IT General Controls (ITGCs) that support the Company’s SOX compliance program and annual integrated audit. This role ensures controls are appropriately designed, consistently executed, and supported with high-quality evidence in alignment with SOX and PCAOB expectations. The Manager plays a critical role in sustaining effective compliance operations through disciplined execution, strong partnership, and continuous improvement. This position is designed for a hands-on leader who thrives in complex environments and can translate regulatory requirements into practical, scalable processes. The Manager partners closely with the Director and Senior Manager, as well as IT leadership, business stakeholders, and Internal and External Audit teams, to maintain effective ITGCs across a dynamic and evolving technology landscape while supporting team development and accountability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in IT risk management, compliance, IT audit, or controls implementation.
Demonstrated experience in implementing IT General Controls and managing compliance processes (e.g., SOX, COBIT).
Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform tactical tasks effectively and provide accurate reporting.
Ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Hands-on knowledge of SAP systems, ITGC frameworks, and compliance reporting tools.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as CPA, CISA or similar are preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day execution of IT General Controls across in-scope systems.
Ensure controls perform timely, operate consistently, and include complete and accurate documentation.
Manage execution timelines, coordinate with control owners, and ensure readiness for interim and year-end audit cycles.
Identify opportunities to streamline control execution and reduce manual effort while maintaining compliance integrity.
Support ITGC scoping and risk assessment activities through system-level risk assessments and identification of in-scope systems and IT dependencies.
Partner with IT, Finance, and business teams to evaluate SOX impact related to new systems, system enhancements, and material technology changes.
Assess whether control designs align with financial reporting risks and compliance requirements.
Perform quality reviews of ITGC execution and supporting evidence prior to audit submission.
Validate accuracy, completeness, and adherence to documentation standards.
Address execution gaps through direct engagement with control owners to remediate issues in a timely manner.
Monitor recurring execution issues or trends and escalate systemic concerns with recommended corrective actions.
Support documentation, root cause analysis, and remediation planning in partnership with IT and business stakeholders.
Track remediation efforts through completion and assist with validation of corrective action effectiveness to ensure sustainable resolution.
Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for Internal Audit and External Audit within assigned scope areas.
Coordinate walkthroughs, respond to audit inquiries, and ensure timely delivery of accurate and complete audit evidence.
Support productive audit interactions while maintain strong working relationships with audit partners.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of IT SOX documentation, including control descriptions, system inventories, IT dependency mappings, and technology process flows.
Support consistent use of SOX tools, including Workiva and AuditBoard (Optro), and standardized documentation templates to enhance audit readiness, transparency, and long-term program sustainability.