Director, Finance Projects & Governance

fairlife LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales fairlifes portfolio of delicious lactose-free real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company fairlife LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products please visit .

job purpose:

Director Finance Projects & Governance is a highly skilled and strategic leader who will lead and manage the accounting risks controls and processes around the Companys fixed assets leases non-income tax risk management and compliance with GAAP to support The Coca-Cola Companys 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 companys fixed assets including asset capitalization depreciation and impairment

• Establish and enforce policies and procedures for theaccuratetracking recording and reporting of fixed assets.

• Manage fixed asset reconciliations and conduct regular reviews to ensure that fixed asset records are up to date andaccuratepergovernance guidelines

• Large capital projects:

• Support the preparation and development of project master budgetsfor large projects

• Design and manage financial models to support the management of project spend and project 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 communicatestandardoperatingprocedures to ensure that there is an effective and efficient system of internal controls

• D365 Project Management Implementation

• Direct lease reviewdesignationand accounting

• Lease analysis and category designation

• Monthlyquarterlyand annualreconciliationand reporting

• Ensure proper Chart of Authorityadherence prior toleaseexecution

Risk Management

• Coordinate administration of Companys insurance policies

• Prepare supporting information for renewal consideration

• Review contracts with legal counsels 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 toCoca-Colas 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 asrequired

• Perform other duties andparticipatein special projects as assigned

• Investigate opportunities to reduce Company risk and streamline processes

skills/qualifications required:

• B.S. in Accounting or and/or MBA a plus

• 7-10 years of relevant general accounting or finance experience

• 2-3 years of lease and fixed asset experience

• Strong analyticaland problem solving systems and communications skills

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial in technical accounting research

• Ability to develophigh levelsof 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 a plus

• Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and switch between tasks quickly

• Strong Leadership experience (leading leaders)

position location:Chicago Il

reports to:VP Finance and Accounting

travel requirements:5-10%

exempt/nonexempt:exempt

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fairlife LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us please email.

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At fairlife we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.