Job Description

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 Associate Manager, Control plays a key role in managing accounting, financial reporting, and analysis activities related to executive compensation programs and employee benefit plans. As the Associate Manager, Control you will be responsible for leading the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial planning and analysis for corporate-level accounts, including share-based compensation expense, pension expense, and other employee-related financial reporting matters. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards and SEC requirements.

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

Salary Range:

$110,500-$128,000 + 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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead accounting for compensation programs and benefit plans including preparing and/or reviewing journal entries, related account reconciliations, financial planning and analysis for corporate level accounts including share-based compensation expense and pension expense.
• Consult with Yum Total Rewards team and actuaries for design/alterations to compensation and healthcare plans.
• Provide assistance to the YUM Technical Accounting function including coordination of the global SOX assessment evaluating the impact of new accounting and reporting requirements and assisting with ad hoc projects.
• Support preparation of 10-Q, 10-K and proxy statement SEC filings including preparation of footnotes and MD&A.
• Supervise one Accounting Intern

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA designation
• 4+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to balance workload, adapt in a changing environment and drive process improvements and efficiencies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public Accounting experience
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Model (HFM) and JD Edwards
• Demonstrated success in working on cross functional teams and strong interpersonal skills

Benefits:

Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! - Click here.

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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