The Senior Director of Accounting Research is a key member of the Controller’s Group and has primary responsibility for managing a team of Senior Accounting Research Managers who support the international operating units and bottling operations. You will collaborate closely with the field as well as Corporate Development, Tax and others in the Controllers Group.

Job Location: Atlanta

What You’ll Do for Us: 

• Lead team of four Senior Accounting Research managers, including people development and career planning 

• Participate in discussions around key transactions, projects, and initiatives
• Perform research, provide consultation, and prepare/review documentation for complex accounting issues 
• Assist field financial management in addressing technical accounting issues arising from new commercial or supply chain arrangements as well as other day-to-day and complex business transactions 
• Analyze and propose proper accounting treatment for mergers and acquisitions activity, business development (existing businesses into new markets or channels) and new system economic models 

• Review/approve requests for authorization (RFAs) in order to identify any underlying accounting issues and to determine and advise of the appropriate treatment 
• Assist the financial reporting group with quarterly/annual financial reporting requirements, including the accounting treatment for unusual transactions, selected footnote preparation, etc. 
• Implement new accounting standards and participate in the establishment of internal accounting policies 
• Protect value by ensuring that the Company is compliant with U.S. GAAP and U.S. SEC requirements 

Qualifications & Requirements:  

• Certified Public Accountant, required 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, required (Master’s Degree in Accounting preferred) 
• Minimum of 15 years of accounting, auditing, and external financial reporting experience with a focus on technical accounting issues, required
• “Big 4” accounting and auditing experience working with large SEC registrants, required (National Office experience preferred)
• Strong leadership and people management skills; ability to remove barriers and keep the team engaged
• Strong stakeholder management skills; ability to influence others in high pressure situations
• Complex problem solving, proficient research skills, and an attention to detail 
• Field, commercial or strategy experience/exposure is beneficial 

What We Can Do for You:

• Global Network: Expand your global network by developing, learning, and growing with our top talent and connections around the world.
• Learning & Development: At The Coca-Cola Company, we believe innovation cannot happen without continuous learning, and we provide our employees many ways to grow professional and personally. This role provides an end-to-end understanding of the business.
• Leadership Development: Our Company’s purpose clearly speaks to the importance of leadership. We feel everyone has the potential to be a great leader at The Coca-Cola Company, and we have set the bar high.

Skills:

People Management; Management of People

Our 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.

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