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Sr. Accounting Project Manager

fairlife LLC
$90,000-$130,000 USD
United States, Illinois, Chicago
1001 West Adams Street (Show on map)
Aug 12, 2025
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. company information fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. With nearly $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 Sr. Accounting Project Manager is a highly organized and strategic manager who will lead and support a variety of high-impact initiatives across the Finance & Accounting organization. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in dynamic environments and can seamlessly manage cross-functional projects, drive operational efficiency, and provide direct support to the leadership team. responsibilities: Project Support Partner with teams across all accounting operations to drive alignment and execution Lead special projects and ad hoc initiatives as assigned File Structure & Data Governance Design and maintain a standardized file structure across all functional areas Implement best practices for document management and version control Consultant Transition Management Assess and support the coordination of hiring and onboarding internal and external resources as appropriate Manage the exit process of consultants to ensure knowledge transfer, documentation, and continuity of operations Legal & Contractual Oversight Review of legal contracts to identify adverse financial and operational implications Collaborate with Risk Management, Legal and Procurement teams to ensure compliance and risk mitigation Large capital projects Support the preparation and development of project master budgets for large projects Design and manage financial models to support the management of project spend and project status. Ensure data 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 communicate standard operating procedures to ensure that there is an effective and efficient system of internal controls 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 to Coca-Cola's 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 as required Perform other duties and participate in special projects as assigned Investigate opportunities to reduce Company risk and streamline processes skills/qualifications required: B.S. in Accounting or Finance. CPA and/or MBA a plus 5-7 years of relevant general accounting or finance experience 2-3 years of lease and fixed asset experience Strong analytical and problem solving, systems and communications skills Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting. Proficient in technical accounting research Ability to develop high levels of 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 modules. Implementation a plus Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and switch between tasks quickly Leadership position location: Chicago, Il reports to: VP Finance and Accounting travel requirements: 5-10% exempt/nonexempt: exempt 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. Base pay range: $90,000 — $130,000 USD 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 emailcareers@fairlife.com. For Recruitment Agencies* 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. As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list. Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.