Director, Internal Audit

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, fairlife’s 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 fairlife.com.

job purpose: The Director, Internal Audit is responsible for overseeing and ensuring an effective Internal Control environment is in place, including effective SOX controls that are documented, retained, and reviewed per required cadence.  Other responsibilities include managing and supporting The Coca-Cola Company internal and external audit engagements and requests. 

 

responsibilities:  

• Lead the evaluation of financial, operational, and compliance controls to ensure their design, implementation, and effectiveness 

• Develop and implement audit strategies, plans and timelines 

• Identify and assess risk exposure and help implement controls to mitigate risks and safeguard company assets 

• Prepare clear and comprehensive reports for senior management, detailing audit findings and recommendations 

• Ensure adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and internal policies 

• Serve as key contact for The Coca-Cola Company internal and external audit engagements and requests 

• Guide, coach, and develop direct team members 

• Build and maintain relationships with business unit management and associates, The Coca-Cola Company’s internal audit teams, and external auditors 

• Ensure on-going training and guidance in place, to ensure control performers and reviewers are effectively executing and documenting controls per evidence requirements  

 

skills/qualifications required:  

• B.S. in Business or Accounting/Finance, required  

• CPA preferred 

• 8-10 years of External/Internal Audit and managerial experience required 

• Strong leadership, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to develop high levels of credibility and forge solid and positive professional relationships with subordinates, peers, and upper management 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment 

• Proficient in Microsoft products, database software, and other applicable accounting and financial software and systems.    
   

how fairlife nourishes you: 

At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work. 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one! 

• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance) 

• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance 

• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000) 

• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support 

• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match 

• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)