Sr. Manager, Capital Controls & Governance Accounting

job purpose:

The Sr. Manager, Capital Controls 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, 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
• 5-7 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
• Leadership experience

position location: Chicago, Il

reports to: VP Finance and Accounting

travel requirements: 5-10%

exempt/nonexempt: exempt