Associate Manager, Control

Yum! Brands; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 99,200 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Yum! Brands in Louisville, KY is seeking an Associate Manager, External Reporting to ensure accuracy of financial data for SEC filings and external communications, overseeing accounting and reporting of a $12 billion debt portfolio.

You will collaborate with Investor Relations, Legal, Treasury, and IT to deliver precise disclosures. You will prepare Form 10-Q/10-K, validate footnotes, and support quarterly close with extended hours.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• BS in Accounting.
• 5+ years of accounting, consolidation, or financial reporting experience.
• Strong Excel and computer literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive accuracy of Yum! financial data in the external communications process through review of quarterly earnings releases, leadership speeches, and investor/analyst presentations.
• Support preparation of Form 10-Q and Form 10-K SEC filings, including validating financial information in footnotes and MD&A.
• Oversee the accounting and reporting for the $12 billion debt portfolio, financial instruments, and related derivatives including journal entries, reconciliations, and management analysis.
• Manage the global models and consolidated Yum! reporting processes for system sales, same-store sales growth, and MD&A reporting.
• Commit to extended workday hours and assist other team members during financial close, tight deadlines, or urgent situations.
• Facilitate a short-term assignment for other Yum! employees during the quarterly earnings release process.

Skills

Financial reporting

Consolidation

Excel proficiency

Education

BS in Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Oracle Hyperion HFM

Oracle FCCS

JD Edwards

Workiva

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, External Reporting role is critical to ensuring the financial information accuracy of results reported in SEC Filings and other Yum! external communications and is responsible for oversight of the accounting and reporting of the $12 billion debt portfolio. In this role you will be a liaison between External Reporting and various cross‑functional teams, collaborating with Investor Relations, Public Relations, Legal, Treasury, Control, and IT teams. As The Associate Manager, External Reporting you will report to the Director, External Reporting. 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive accuracy of Yum! financial data in the external communications process through review of all quarterly earnings releases, Yum! leadership team speeches, and investor/analyst meeting presentations.
• Support preparation of Form 10‑Q and Form 10‑K SEC filings, including validating financial information in footnotes and MD&A.
• Oversee the accounting and reporting for the $12 billion debt portfolio, financial instruments, and related derivatives including journal entries, account reconciliations, and management analysis for various corporate‑level accounts.
• Manage the global models and consolidated Yum! reporting processes for system sales, same‑store sales growth, unit count, division and market‑level MD&A reporting, and quarterly accounting and disclosure decks for the Yum! CFO and CEO.
• Committed to extended workday hours and assisting other team members during financial close, other tight deadlines, or urgent situations.
• Facilitate a short‑term assignment for other Yum! employees during the quarterly earnings release process.

Ongoing/Other Responsibilities

• Partner with Treasury to review financial information included in press release statements from rating agencies, investor presentations for debt offerings, and other public disclosures.
• Provide ongoing support for Yum! and brand initiatives including ad‑hoc analyses and other responsibilities which may include digital sales reporting, financial systems initiatives, and technical accounting updates.
• Perform SOX compliance duties, including support of internal audit and external audit efforts.

Minimum Requirements

• B.S. in Accounting.
• CPA designation.
• 5+ years of accounting, consolidation, or financial reporting experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience and computer literacy skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close (FCCS), JD Edwards, and Workiva.
• Public accounting firm or public company corporate accounting experience.

Benefits

Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, accidental death and dismemberment, and 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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