Director, Finance Projects & Governance

job purpose: 

Director, Finance Projects & Governance is a highly skilled and strategic leader who will lead and manage the accounting, risks, controls and processes around the Company’s fixed assets, leases, non-income tax, risk management and compliance with GAAP to support The Coca-Cola Company’s governance guidelines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while coaching and mentoring a team of three.  

responsibilities:  

Fixed Asset and Capital 

• 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. 

• Manage fixed asset reconciliations and conduct regular reviews to ensure that fixed asset records are up to date and accurate per governance guidelines 

• Large capital projects: 

• 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 

• Facilitates regular status meeting with essential parties to ensure transparency of project status and expectations 

• Manage insurance requirement and necessary paperwork (i.e., lien waivers) to mitigate risk on large capital projects 

• Develop and communicate standard operating procedures to ensure that there is an effective and efficient system of internal controls 

• D365 Project Management Implementation 

• Direct lease review, designation, and accounting 

• Lease analysis and category designation 

• Monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliation and reporting  

• Ensure proper Chart of Authority adherence prior to lease execution 

 

Risk Management 

• Coordinate administration of Company’s insurance policies 

• Prepare supporting information for renewal consideration 

• Review contracts with legal counsel’s support to ensure business terms and insurance requirements are acceptable  

• Audit insurance premiums 

Consolidation efforts with Coca-Cola North America Operating Unit 

• Accounting compliance research. Ensure compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other relevant financial reporting regulations 

• Responsible for the communication of and adherence to Coca-Cola’s related to asset purchases and leases  

• Responsible for local non-income tax and related regulatory requirements  

Other 

• Recommend process improvement and action plans 

• Various projects and responsibilities as assigned 

• Perform ad hoc financial analysis as required 

• Perform other duties and participate in special projects as assigned 

• Investigate opportunities to reduce Company risk and streamline processes 

 

skills/qualifications required:  

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance.  CPA and/or MBA a plus 

• 7-10 years of relevant general accounting or finance experience 

• 2-3 years of lease and fixed asset experience 

• Strong analytical and problem solving, systems and communications skills 

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.  Proficient in technical accounting research 

• Ability to develop high levels of credibility and forge solid and positive professional relationships with subordinates, peers, and upper management 

• Proficient in Microsoft products, database software and other applicable accounting and financial software and systems 

• Proficient in ERP fixed asset modules.  Implementation a plus 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment 

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and switch between tasks quickly  

• Strong Leadership experience (leading leaders)  

 

position location: Chicago, Il 

reports to: VP Finance and Accounting 

travel requirements: 5-10% 

exempt/nonexempt: exempt 

 

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