Sr. Director, Capital Governance & Internal Controls

fairlife•Chicago, IL

23h•$175,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Director, Capital Governance and Internal Controls is a highly skilled and strategic leader who will lead teams charged with managing the accounting, risks, controls and processes around the Company’s fixed assets, leases, risk management and compliance with GAAP to support The Coca-Cola Company’s governance guidelines. The Sr. Director Capital Governance and Internal Controls is also responsible for overseeing and ensuring that an effective internal control environment is in place, including effective SOX controls that are documented, retained, and reviewed by the required cadence. Other responsibilities include managing and supporting internal and external audit engagements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while coaching and mentoring a team of eight.

Requirements

B.S. in Accounting or Finance. CPA and/or MBA a plus
5-7 years of relevant general accounting or finance experience
2-3 years of lease and fixed asset experience
Strong analytical, systems and communications skills
Ability to develop high levels of credibility and forge solid and positive professional relationships with subordinates, peers, and upper management

Responsibilities

Direct the accounting and management of the company’s fixed assets, including asset capitalization, depreciation, and impairment
Establish and enforce policies and procedures for the accurate tracking, recording, and reporting of fixed assets.
Support the preparation and development of project master budgets for large projects
Design and manage financial models to support the management of project spend and project status. Ensure data integrity of data being used in reports and ad hoc requests
Evaluate and implement software/tools for more efficient/effective processes
Direct the leasing team on the classification, analysis and accounting for leases
Coordinate administration of fairlife’s insurance policies, including review of insurance premiums and claims
Coordinate with Legal and Operations Executives on information for new policies/amendments and renewal considerations
Enhance fairlife’s enterprise risk management program with focus on COSO 2017 principles and overall business continuity
Lead the continuous enhancement of the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program, establishing a scalable and sustainable control environment that aligns with public company requirements and parent company governance standards
Partner with Accounting, Finance Operations, IT, and business leaders to identify control gaps, drive remediation efforts, and embed controls into core business processes,
Serve as the primary advisor to executive leadership on ICFR matters, providing oversight of risk assessments, testing activities, deficiency evaluations, and certification readiness to support quarterly and annual management representations

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups