IT Governance and Compliance Senior Director
OverviewThe IT Compliance Leader willestablishand lead a centralized Global IT Governance and Compliance Team of 13 professionals, accountable for ensuring the consistent design, execution, and monitoring of SOX IT General Controls (ITGCs) across all globally SOX-relevant systems, including SAP S/4HANA and other core enterprise applications. This strategic leadership role provides direction for IT compliance governance, drives risk mitigation initiatives, and partners with business and corporate leadership to ensure that IT controls support both corporateobjectivesand regulatory requirements.
The IT Governance and Compliance Leader willleveragestrong business operations knowledge to influence and collaborate with global process owners, Corporate Audit leadership, IT teams, external auditors, and finance executives. This leader willoperateacross a networked global organization, aligning IT controls with control policies, financial integrity, and operational efficiency priorities.Key ResponsibilitiesGovernance & Strategy- Establish and oversee the global ITCompliance governance model, ensuring clear accountability and ownership for all ITGCs across SOX systems.
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to the IT Governance and ComplianceTeam, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, excellence, and accountability.
- Implement global policies, procedures, and standards for IT controls, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) operations, and control monitoring, ensuring consistent application and adherence tobest practices worldwide.
- Leadership of adoption, communication, and training initiatives for control implementation.
Control Design, Execution, and Oversight- Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of SOX ITGC controls for SAP S/4HANA and other core enterprise systems.
- Ensureappropriate controlexecution across all global SOX systems, integrating automation tools (e.g., SAP GRC, Workiva, Entra ID) where possible.
- Provideexpert guidance to management on control architecture, implementation strategies, and monitoring practices.
- Drive execution of risk mitigation initiatives, focusing on IT risks and their impact on financial reporting controls.
- Oversight of IT risks, including Segregation of Duties (SoD) and Sensitive Access rules enforcement and User Access Review (UAR) processes.
Risk Management & Relationship Building- Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of IT risks across all IT systems and processes.
- Strengthenrelationships with control owners to recommend enhancements and prioritize process improvements that reduce costs, boost productivity, and embed industry best practices.
- Collaborate closely with external auditor leadership, ensuring the availability of all necessary documentation, evidence, and support for SOX audits and compliance assessments.
Monitoring, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement- Ensure all IT compliance documentation meets internal audit and SOX standards.
- Prepare and present clear, executive-level reports to senior management, the Audit Committee, and external auditors on the IT control environment and key risk indicators.
- Lead initiatives to implement and enhance IT compliance tools and automation to improve control, monitoring, and reporting capabilities.
- Drive implementation of IT controls for new projects, applications, and acquisitions.
- Drive continuous improvement projects for ITGCs, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and resilience in controls.
- Continuous monitoring of evolving regulatory and compliance frameworksimpactingIT general controls.
People Leader- Set and reinforce a motivating vision for the team in alignment with company priorities as set by the Steering Committee.
- Coach, mentor, and support the development of direct reports and other team members.
- Hold team members accountable for delivering on key objectives, fostering engagement, and encouraging a high-performance culture.
Qualifications- Minimum 1215 years of progressive leadership experience in internal controls/governance, audit, finance, IT compliance, or related fields within large, global organizations.
What Well Do For You- Innovation: We embrace a culture of experimentation and innovation, providing you the opportunity to contribute to new, different, or better ways of doing things.
- Agile Work Environment: We embrace agile with management that believes in removing barriers, so you are empowered to experiment, iterate, and innovate.
- Industry Leaders: Collaborate with leaders in the industry. Our team is composed of professionals who are experts in their fields, providing an environment where you can learn, grow, and make a significant impact.
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. 
Pay Range:$217,400 - $245,300
Base 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:50
Annual 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.
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