What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Services Manager I - Payroll Accounting position at Coca-Cola Bottlers' Sales & Services?
Job Summary
The Finance Services Manager I provides team and process leadership, subject matter expertise, and advanced analytical support for Payroll Accounting. This role drives innovative solutions and process improvements, ensuring accurate financial accounting, reporting, and compliance, while delivering value to internal and external stakeholders through collaboration and operational excellence. This role has potential for 1-2 direct reports.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Skills And Abilities
Minimum 5 Years Of Finance And/or Accounting Experience
Required Travel
Willingness and ability to travel as required based on business need. Less than 5% of travel.
Hybrid Work Environment
CCBSS operates a hybrid working environment. This is a teleworking role that requires working at a CCBSS office location on a regular basis (or a minimum number of days per month or week) at the manager’s discretion. The number of days required at a CCBSS office location is at the manager’s discretion and is subject to change depending on business needs.
Total Rewards, Totally Rewarding
We are one family supporting the Coca-Cola bottling system in North America. Our work is indispensable to our partners and makes an impact in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and to rewarding exceptional performance. We expect a lot from our team — after all, it’s their exceptional work that helps CCBSS support the Coca-Cola bottling system in North America. To keep everyone motivated and energized, we offer a comprehensive benefits and rewards package.
Coca-Cola Bottlers’ Sales and Service, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
The Finance Services Manager I provides team and process leadership, subject matter expertise, and advanced analytical support for Payroll Accounting. This role drives innovative solutions and process improvements, ensuring accurate financial accounting, reporting, and compliance, while delivering value to internal and external stakeholders through collaboration and operational excellence. This role has potential for 1-2 direct reports.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and execute month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting/analysis for assigned areas
- Deliver operational reporting and insights to support business activities (e.g., budgeting, forecasting, KPI development).
- Provide technical accounting guidance and financial analysis to support operational decision-making.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with internal teams, client bottlers, and external partners; coordinate and lead client/stakeholder meetings and cross-functional initiatives.
- Provide oversight, training, and development for internal and BPO team members; foster teamwork, collaboration, and engagement across teams.
- Serve as subject matter expert for relevant business processes and systems (e.g., SAP, Blackline, MARS, etc.).
- Support strategic initiatives and drive business results through innovative solutions and process improvements
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to increase efficiency and customer value.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, GAAP, and company policies; support internal and external audit activities.
Key Skills And Abilities
- Strong understanding of finance business processes and accounting policies/GAAP
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Leadership and organizational skills; ability to manage and develop teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including with senior leaders
- Knowledge of SAP, advanced Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Access Databases, and accounting support tools (e.g., Blackline)
- Process improvement and change management focus
- Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
- Preferred: Master’s in Accounting or Finance and/or CPA
Minimum 5 Years Of Finance And/or Accounting Experience
Required Travel
Willingness and ability to travel as required based on business need. Less than 5% of travel.
Hybrid Work Environment
CCBSS operates a hybrid working environment. This is a teleworking role that requires working at a CCBSS office location on a regular basis (or a minimum number of days per month or week) at the manager’s discretion. The number of days required at a CCBSS office location is at the manager’s discretion and is subject to change depending on business needs.
Total Rewards, Totally Rewarding
We are one family supporting the Coca-Cola bottling system in North America. Our work is indispensable to our partners and makes an impact in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and to rewarding exceptional performance. We expect a lot from our team — after all, it’s their exceptional work that helps CCBSS support the Coca-Cola bottling system in North America. To keep everyone motivated and energized, we offer a comprehensive benefits and rewards package.
- Work-Life Integration- Vacation, floating holidays, parental leave, flexible work environment
- Competitive Base Salary- A base salary or hourly wage rate in line with market rates for the job duties and skills required
- Rewards & Recognition- Acknowledging our employees’ contributions
- Retirement Plans & Guidance- Programs to assist associates in saving for retirement
- Health & Welfare Plans- Medical, life, and disability insurance plans
Coca-Cola Bottlers’ Sales and Service, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.