Financial Analyst — GAAP & Reporting (Hybrid)

KFC Corporation; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,300 - 94,300; Full time

Job summary

KFC Corporation in Louisville, KY is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support monthly close, tax compliance, and financial reporting for PH Canada & LA&C, ensuring accuracy and policy alignment with GAAP. You will work with brand Finance and Development teams, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, SORs, and MD&A support, and contribute insights to improve financial performance.

A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in accounting/finance are required; knowledge of JD Edwards,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of accounting or finance with a strong emphasis on tax compliance, financial reporting, and analysis.
• Proficient knowledge of financial software and tools (e.g., JD Edwards, Reports Now, Hyperion Financial Management, Microsoft Suite).

Responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly and quarterly accounting close process for PH Canada & LA&C, focusing on accuracy, compliance, and meeting deadlines.
• Revenue Recognition (ASC 606): Help prepare and post monthly amortization entries, monitor billings, and track franchise services expenses and revenue.
• GST/HST Compliance: Prepare and update monthly GST/HST filings and remittance processes, ensuring compliance with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations.
• Sales Reporting and Analysis: Assist in preparing the monthly sales accrual. Analyze aged receivables and help with collection efforts. Contribute insights to support financial performance.
• Collaboration and Transaction Support: Work with the brand Finance and Development teams to stay updated on new initiatives, transactions, and incentives. Assist the Controller in ensuring these are properly accounted for according to YUM policy and GAAP.
• Monthly Reporting and Reconciliation: Prepare and submit SOR (Summary of Results) and accurately complete various roll-forward schedules. Perform monthly account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews, explaining variances and addressing discrepancies. Prepare monthly journal entries to ensure completeness of financial results. Settle intercompany balances.
• Quarterly Reporting: Provide accurate year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter explanations for account variances in the Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) reporting package and Controller decks.
• Other Responsibilities: Additional responsibilities as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the Control team.

Skills

Tax compliance

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance

Tools

JD Edwards

Reports Now

Hyperion Financial Management

Microsoft Office

Job description

KFC Corporation in Louisville, KY is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support monthly close, tax compliance, and financial reporting for PH Canada & LA&C, ensuring accuracy and policy alignment with GAAP. You will work with brand Finance and Development teams, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, SORs, and MD&A support, and contribute insights to improve financial performance.

A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in accounting/finance are required; knowledge of JD Edwards,