Sr. Analyst, Accounting

Who is Yum! Brands?

Ready to make your mark at an iconic global powerhouse? Join Yum! Brands - the parent company behind KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill - be a part of our reinvention for Greater Growth.

We are a culture-driven company where innovation, collaboration, and passion fuel everything we do. We’re seeking talented individuals to make a difference across our global business. Whether you’re just starting out or stepping into leadership, you’ll help shape our future by delivering results that matter and bringing your smart, heart, and courage to the table.

If you’re ready to grow with a company that values curiosity, high performance, and meaningful work—join us. Let’s build the future of Yum! together!

About The Job

The Senior Analyst, Consolidations role is a key contributor to the overall periodic and quarterly consolidations of the operating results for the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Habit and YUM Corp Divisions, including topside entries and Currency Translation Adjustment (CTA) analyses. As a Senior Analyst you will be provided with endless opportunities across the global Yum! Business. You will serve as a subject matter expert on historical dollar and FX analysis, support period-end and quarterly reporting, and collaborate with brand Control, External Reporting and other cross-functional teams. The Senior Analyst, Consolidations will report to the Associate Manager, Consolidations and has no direct reports.  

You will be required to attend the Louisville, KY office three days per week (Tuesday - Thursday).

Salary Range

$99,200-$115,000 bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Period And Quarterly Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain EXT and MKT topsides during each close, help manage topside listing to determine need for reinstatement and/or ensure proper pushdown of entries in coordination with brands
• Assist with equity model each period, including reconciliations for various equity accounts
• Analyze Currency Translation Adjustment for reasonableness and accuracy; complete CTA and FX summaries each period and quarterly CTA for Cash Flows schedule
• Complete historical override analysis and prepare correcting adjustments as necessary
• Complete quarterly Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income analysis along with tie-out of pension journal entries and actuarial reports.
• Assist with the quarterly SEC filing process as needed, including 10Q/10K tie-out support
• Assist with system updates, brand initiatives and various consolidations process controls to pro-actively resolve potential issues and ensure a smooth close process each quarter
• Committed to extended workday hours and assisting other team members during financial close, other tight deadlines or crisis situations
  
  
  

Ongoing/Other Responsibilities

• Serve as resource to brands, SSC’s and IT team for various system related questions and issues (e.g. topside push-downs, ad-hoc requests, out-of-balance issues, Process Control status, etc.) to maintain timely reporting
• Perform SOX compliance duties, including support of internal audit and external audit efforts
• Provide ongoing support for YUM and Brand initiatives and ad hoc requests
• Assists with various special projects, including financial analysis as needed
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• B.S in Accounting or B.S. in Finance if candidate has significant accounting experience
• 3 years of public or private industry accounting experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience and computer literacy skills
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), FCCS and JD Edwards
• Public accounting firm or public company corporate accounting experience
• CPA or active CPA candidate Clear and concise written and verbal skills with ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
  
  
  

Benefits

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”) (collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.

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