Global Controls & Governance Leader

0801 The Coca-Cola Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Senior Manager, Controls, Policies & Governance to strengthen financial integrity across global markets as part of a digitally enabled, growth‑focused transformation. You will partner with Finance, Technology, Legal, and Corporate Functions to implement scalable governance frameworks and evolving controls.

In this role you will lead ICFR processes, drive control optimization, and support system implementations while aligning DOA governance and policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or CIA preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in internal/external audit, financial reporting, governance, or risk management within a global organization.
• Strong understanding of ICFR (SOX 302/404), governing frameworks, and control design principles across integrated and non‑integrated environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects or transformation initiatives with proficiency in project and change management methodologies.
• Experience assessing financial and IT risk and implementing tech‑enabled controls for business processes.
• Outstanding digital literacy, including familiarity with analytics platforms and financial systems; experience with tools such as Power BI or Workiva preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to convey complex governance concepts in clear, impactful terms for diverse audiences.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills backed by executive presence; able to navigate competing priorities and foster stakeholder alignment.
• Flexible mindset and proven ability to adapt in evolving operating environments and contribute effectively to emerging priorities.
• Experience supporting or assessing both financial and IT processes, even better if you have experience supporting compliance workstreams, during system implementations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a governance contact for subsidiary operations (including fairlife and innocent) and any future acquired entities, aligning internal controls priorities across the enterprise.
• Contribute to Management’s ICFR (SOX 302/404) processes by supporting the ongoing effectiveness of existing controls and identifying opportunities for Control optimization.
• Identify and monitor emerging process and financial risks and support the design and implementation of controls to address gaps arising from the organization’s continued growth and digital transformation journey.
• Collaborate with Finance and Technology teams to ensure effective design and execution of both business and ITGCs, strengthening end-to-end risk management.
• Support ongoing transformation initiatives such as system implementations and operating model changes, ensuring that governance and compliance are integrated into processes from inception.
• Influence the development and enhancement of global financial policies and governance frameworks through external benchmarking and cross‑functional collaboration, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Provide consultative remediation and audit support on high‑risk findings, facilitating root cause analysis and guiding resolution activities with business teams.
• Support the evolution of Delegation of Authority (DOA) governance, including interpretation and application for local charts and approval structures in diverse operating contexts.
• Deliver internal controls and governance training to increase awareness and build broad capability in emerging risk areas across Finance and Corporate Functions.
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate governance practices using digital technologies and analytics.
• Build strong relationships across global stakeholders to align priorities, promote consistency, and enable solution‑driven risk management.

Skills

Data Analytics

Financial Governance

Internal Controls

Risk Assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

CPA/ACCA/CIA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Workiva

Job description

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Senior Manager, Controls, Policies & Governance to strengthen financial integrity across global markets as part of a digitally enabled, growth‑focused transformation. You will partner with Finance, Technology, Legal, and Corporate Functions to implement scalable governance frameworks and evolving controls.

In this role you will lead ICFR processes, drive control optimization, and support system implementations while aligning DOA governance and policy