Fairlife

Sr. Director, Governance & Capital

Chicago, Illinois, United States Full Time

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

Position Summary

The Sr. Director, Capital Controls, Internal Audit and Governance Accounting 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, 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 eight. The Sr. Director Audit is 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

 

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
  • 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
  • Support team’s system implementations of D365 Project Management and external lease accounting tool among other finance transformation initiatives

 

Risk Management

  • Coordinate administration of Company’s insurance policies with The Coca-Cola Company
  • Review preparation of supporting information for renewal consideration
  • Evaluate contracts with legal counsel’s and procurement’s support to ensure business terms and insurance requirements are acceptable when applicable

 

Internal Audit Controls

  • Lead the evaluation of financial, operational, and compliance controls to ensure their design, implementation, and effectiveness
  • Develop and implement audit strategies, plans and timelines
  • Identify and assess risk exposure and help implement controls to mitigate risks and safeguard company assets
  • Prepare clear and comprehensive reports for senior management, detailing audit findings and recommendations
  • Ensure adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and internal policies
  • Serve as key contact for internal and external audit engagements and requests
  • Develop and communicate standard operating procedures to ensure that there is an effective and efficient system of internal controls

 

Leadership

  • Guide, coach, and develop direct team members
  • Build and maintain relationships with business unit management and associates, The Coca-Cola Company’s internal audit teams, and external auditors
  • Ensure on-going training and guidance is in place, to ensure control performers and reviewers are effectively executing and documenting controls per evidence requirements

 

Other

  • Perform other duties and lead special projects as assigned

 

Experience/Education:

  • B.S. in Business or Accounting/Finance, CPA preferred
  • 10+ years of External/Internal Audit and managerial experience required
  • Strong leadership, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to develop high levels of credibility and forge solid and positive professional relationships with subordinates, peers, and upper management
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft products, database software and other applicable accounting and financial software and systems

 

reports to VP, Finance

travel requirements:  5-10%

salary range: 175,000 - 190,000

exempt/nonexempt:  exempt

 
How fairlife Nourishes You
At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 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
fairlife’s nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are — supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.

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*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Base pay range:
$175,000$190,000 USD

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com.


For Recruitment Agencies

At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.

As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.

Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.