Sr. Director, Capital Governance & Internal Controls
fairlife · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Posted 16 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days fairlife's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 2% of fairlife's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at fairlife
- high 28 stale, 6 reposted of 59 open
- Hiring momentum
- 97 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from fairlife's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for fairlife.
About this role
The Sr. Director, Capital Governance & Internal Controls at fairlife will lead teams focused on managing accounting, risks, controls, and processes related to the company's fixed assets and leases, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls. This role involves overseeing internal and external audits, directing accounting for fixed assets, managing large capital projects, coordinating risk management, and enhancing the internal control environment in alignment with governance standards.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of fairlife as an employer.
What you need
- B.S. in Accounting or Finance
- 5-7 years of relevant general accounting or finance experience
- 2-3 years of lease and fixed asset experience
- Strong analytical, systems and communications skills
- Ability to develop high levels of credibility and forge solid and positive professional relationships with subordinates, peers, and upper management
Nice to have
- CPA and/or MBA
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- Role involves managing a team of eight, which may require strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Position reports to the VP, Finance & Accounting, indicating a high level of responsibility
- Travel requirements are minimal at 10%
- Base pay range is provided, but actual pay may vary based on experience and geography
Summarised from fairlife's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by fairlife on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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