Lead Principal Accountant

At the Coca-Cola Company, we are a center of excellence, working collaboratively to find innovative ways to strategically advance the business. We balance the short-term and long-term results, proactively leading, shaping, and creating system value. We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst with a proven ability to analyze and interpret financial data to make a global impact for some of the world's most recognized brands.

What You'll Do for Us:

• Facilitating transactional processing for monthly financial close activities, which includes journal entries, account reconciliations, general ledger/OPEX/Trial Balance account analysis, balance sheet/P&L reviews, and vendor performance letter preparation.
• Translating prescribed volume, warehouse cycles, and other labor/overhead expenses into COGS reporting for comparison to current year business plans.
• Supporting data collection and preparation of the business planning process for budget reviews with key stakeholders.
• Researching root cause and effective system solutions for financial discrepancies by partnering with stakeholders.
• Attending weekly meetings with stakeholders to review and implement actions which ensure adherence to Internal controls and support the highest standards in financial integrity.
• Producing and reviewing analyses that require application of financial concepts and/or tools.
• Supporting continuous improvement strategy through financial analysis and ad hoc reporting.

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance and/or Accounting along with CPI/CPA.
• 5+ years of professional experience in similar positions, with experience in Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, and familiarity with ERP systems and productivity/reporting software.
• Advanced critical thinking, business knowledge, and problem-solving skills, with experience working with external auditors, third-party vendors.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and working knowledge of internal control principles.
• Knowledge of local accounting and tax legislation is ideal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially in Power BI & Microsoft Excel, with experience in dashboard creation, macro development, and modeling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking with proven follow-through and adherence to changing priorities and deadlines.

• Agile & Innovative Software Platforms: We constantly work to improve efficiency and reporting using top-tier platforms, including Alteryx, Power BI, and Tableau.
• Collaborative Culture: We operate cross-functionally across business units, ensuring that you have the tools, resources, and thought-leadership necessary to create comprehensive financial business modules.
• Global Reach: We provide the most advanced financial modeling that allows for global financial analysis, ensuring that we lead the industry in our analytical capabilities.