Manager, IT Governance & Compliance

Coca-Cola; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company seeks a Manager, IT Governance and Compliance to lead IT General Controls (ITGCs) for SOX compliance. You’ll design, implement, and evidence controls across in-scope systems, partnering with IT, Finance, and Audit to sustain a robust control environment.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes scalable processes, timely audit readiness, and continuous improvement, including documentation, risk scoping, remediation, and effective communication with internal and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years in IT risk, compliance, audit, or controls.
• Experience implementing ITGCs and managing compliance processes (SOX/COBIT).
• Attention to detail and strong reporting capabilities.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Hands-on knowledge of SAP systems and compliance tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead ITGC execution and program management for timely, compliant controls.
• Support scoping, risk assessment, and alignment with financial reporting risks.
• Perform quality reviews of evidence and remediation of gaps.
• Coordinate with Internal and External Audit; manage audit walkthroughs.
• Document IT SOX artifacts and standardize templates for audit readiness.

Skills

IT risk management

Compliance processes

IT audit

Controls implementation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Management, Information Systems, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Workiva

AuditBoard

Job description

Job Description Summary:

Overview: 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.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership ITGC Execution & Program Management: 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.

Scoping & Risk Assessment: 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.

Quality Assurance: 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 elevate systemic concerns with recommended corrective actions.

Control Deficiency & Remediation: 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.

Audit Support: 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.

Documentation & Tools: 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.

Qualifications

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.

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

What We'll Do For You

• Innovation : We embrace a culture of experimentation and innovation, providing you the opportunity to contribute to new, different, or better ways of doing things.
• Agile Work Environment : We embrace agile with management that believes in removing barriers, so you are empowered to experiment, iterate, and innovate.
• Industry Leaders : Collaborate with leaders in the industry. Our team is composed of professionals who are experts in their fields, providing an environment where you can learn, grow, and make a significant impact.

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment‑based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be 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 i