Senior Manager, Controls, Policies and Governance

The Coca-Cola Company

. Monitor the effectiveness of the global internal control environments part of the quarterly and annual process supporting Management’s assessment of internal controls over financial reporting and related disclosures (SOX Act, Sections 302/404), and related communications to the Board of Directors (specifically, Audit Committee).

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $123,000 - $139,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor the effectiveness of the global internal control environments part of the quarterly and annual process supporting Management’s assessment of internal controls over financial reporting and related disclosures (SOX Act, Sections 302/404), and related communications to the Board of Directors (specifically, Audit Committee).
Identify emerging control risks through proactive collaboration with operations and functions, Internal Audit, and External Auditors.
Define and enhance global financial internal controls, policies, and governance frameworks through cross functional collaboration and external benchmarking.
Provide guidance to global operations and functions on governance priorities, policy interpretation, and internal control requirements including remediation oversight.
Lead and support complex transformation initiatives (e.g., process redesign, system implementations, operating model changes) ensuring risk-appropriate consideration and implementation of internal controls and governance requirements.
Identify and drive opportunities for simplification, automation, and digitization across controls and governance processes.
Establish and strengthen internal controls over sustainability reporting, supporting evolving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulatory requirements and processes, in partnership with global stakeholders.
Build strong partnerships across global stakeholders, including Operating Unit Capability teams, Operating Unit CFOs and Finance Leadership, Corporate functions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
A recognized professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIA) is preferred.
5+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting & closing, Global financial Process delivery, Internal or External Audit, or Compliance roles.
Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), operational and corporate finance, and governance frameworks within global, multi-entity environment.
Experience leading projects and driving transformation, with strong project and change management capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to assess risk and sound-judgement to balance business objectives with appropriate controls and governance.
Experience working across complex operating models including in-house and managed service environments.
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across Finance, IT, and business teams amid competing priorities and deadlines, including a willingness to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
Proficient digital literacy, with experience, leveraging data, analytics and emerging technologies to enhance controls and governance processes and drive actionable data-driven insights.
Sound understanding of financial systems and IT-dependent environments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) awareness exposure and emerging technologies and tools and their application within Finance and governance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position is offered.

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Hard Skills & Tools

internal controls over financial reportingfinancial reportingcomplianceproject managementchange managementrisk assessmentgovernance frameworksfinancial systemsdata analyticsautomation

Soft Skills

collaborationstakeholder managementcommunicationinfluenceadaptabilityjudgmentproblem-solvingleadershipcritical thinkingstrategic thinking

Certifications

CPAACCACIA