Job Description Summary:
The Controls, Policies & Governance team, within the Controller’s Group, is charged with establishing, monitoring, and evolving The Coca-Cola Company’s internal controls, financial and operational policies, and governance processes across the global organization. This position offers a strong opportunity to build broad knowledge of the Company’s global operations, lead governance transformation initiatives, and engage with the business to continuously enhance internal controls and governance processes, supporting the company’s strategy and long-term sustainable growth, in line with its purpose to refresh the world and make a difference.
What You’ll Do for Us:
This role supports global Controls, Policies & Governance (CPG) priorities and initiatives, while serving as the initial point of contact for the Latin America (LATAM) region, coordinating with regional and corporate stakeholders to advance governance, internal controls, and risk management objectives.
Internal Controls & SOX Oversight
- 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,
Governance, Policy & Risk Management
- 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.
Transformation & Continuous Improvement
- 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.
Sustainability & Emerging Reporting Controls
- Establish and strengthen internal controls over sustainability reporting, supporting evolving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulatory requirements and processes, in partnership with global stakeholders (e.g., sustainability finance, technical, Public Affairs & Communication (PAC), )
Capability Building & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong partnerships across global stakeholders, including Operating Unit Capability teams, Operating Unit CFOs and Finance Leadership, Corporate functions (e.g., Controller’s Group, Tax, Accounting Research, Corporate Audit), Platform Services, and key non-Finance partners (e.g., ESG, Legal, Technology).
- Serve as a regional key point of contact to align on governance priorities, drive consistency in control execution, and support effective risk management across regions and functions.
- Design and deliver training programs to enhance knowledge and capabilities across governance and finance topics, leveraging best in class digital tools.
- Build strong partnerships across global teams to promote a consistent and effective control environment.
This role serves as a key bridge between LATAM Field operations and Corporate Center functions, requiring strong listening and influencing skills to effectively balance business risk considerations with control and policy requirements. The role involves identifying and driving risk-appropriate solutions, often requiring alignment across diverse stakeholders.
A strong executive presence is essential to confidently set and communicate control and policy expectations with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Qualifications & Requirements:- 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
What We Can Do for You:
- Innovative Tools & Digital Enablement: Work with leading technologies and platforms (e.g., Power BI, Workiva) to enhance reporting, analytics, and governance capabilities
- Collaborative & Connected Environment: Partner cross-functionally and across global operating units, gaining exposure to diverse perspectives, best practices, and thought leadership to drive impactful outcomes.
- Global Impact & Visibility: Operate with a global lens, contributing to high-impact initiatives and governance strategies that support the continued success of The Coca-Cola Company.
Please note: This is not a Remote role and will require the successful candidate to be based in one of the locations listed and work a hybrid schedule. This is an Individual Contributor role.
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 in the United States.Skills:
Agile Methodology, Auditing, Business Analytics, Business Audits, Communication, Data Driven, Data Modeling, External Audit, Financial Forecasting, Financial Operations, Financial Processes, Internal Auditing, Internal Control Implementation, Internal Controls, Internal Financial Control, Leadership, Process GovernancePay Range:
United States of America: $123,000 - $139,000Base 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.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:
15Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.
Location(s):
United States of AmericaCity/Cities:
AtlantaTravel Required:
00% - 25%Relocation Provided:
NoJob Posting End Date:
May 16, 2026Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.The Coca-Cola Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout, combining a 401(k) match with a company-funded cash-balance pension and an employee stock purchase plan match that together materially increase long-term package value.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and feature-rich, including national medical coverage plus specialized add-ons like virtual care, second opinions, oncology navigation, fertility support, and chronic-condition programs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are outlined with structured vacation accrual that increases with tenure and a holiday program that includes both set and floating days.
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What We Do
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company, offering over 500 brands in more than 200 countries and territories. In addition to the company’s Coca-Cola brands, our portfolio includes some of the world’s most valuable beverage brands, such as AdeS soy-based beverages, Ayataka green tea, Dasani waters, Del Valle juices and nectars, Fanta, Georgia coffee, Gold Peak teas and coffees, Honest Tea, innocent smoothies and juices, Minute Maid juices, Powerade sports drinks, Simply juices, smartwater, Sprite, vitaminwater and ZICO coconut water.
