Analyst, Taco Bell Control

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About the Job: The Analyst, Taco Bell Control is responsible for assisting with various aspects of accounting and financial reporting for the National Advertising Fund to ensure that all financial information is prepared and reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Yum! Policies. 

Salary Range: $78,500 – $90,00 annually + 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.

Responsibilities: 

Period Responsibilities

• Execute period-end close activities, including journal entries, financial statements, reconciliations, and intercompany accounting, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to YUM! External Reporting.
• Analyze marketing-related data and reserves (e.g., AR growth/decline, deferred revenue, prepaid advertising) and ensure accurate accounting through collaboration with Taco Bell Finance, Planning, and Marketing teams.
• Review contracts and documentation to support proper accounting treatment for marketing promotions, talent agreements, and service arrangements.

Quarterly/Annual Reporting Activities

• Prepare and review quarterly balance sheet and income statement deliverables, ensuring timely and accurate submission to Yum! for SEC reporting.
• Support annual audits and agreed-upon procedures by coordinating schedules, footnotes, and financial statement preparation.
• Analyze financial activity against prior periods and years, validate compliance with GAAP and Yum policies, and review purchase obligations for contract accuracy.

Other Responsibilities

• Partner with the Taco Bell Marketing Finance team to set up annually the year’s budget codes and manages the weekly combo edit used to update to the AP billing system and maintain AP delegation. 
• Review, resolve and distribute the Local Fund Treasury reports to the franchisee, as well as monitor the TB Advertising email-box for franchise’s request such as local advertisement reimbursement. 
• Support projects or corporate initiatives, and compile SOX documentation

Minimum Requirements:

• B.S. in Accounting or B.S. in Finance if candidate has accounting experience 
• 3+ years of progressive accounting, with good working knowledge of key fundamental accounting concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Sound business insight, strategic thinker and analytical skills.
• Strong system capabilities (ERP and Microsoft Suite)

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with Oracle Hyperion Financial Management and JDE
• Public accounting firm or public company corporate accounting experience
• CPA or active CPA candidate

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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Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 59,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, and the company was recognized among TIME Magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders, Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies and USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders. Yum! also received widespread recognition in 2023, including being listed on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index; and Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. In addition, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2023.