Assoc. Manager, Taco Bell Division Reporting

Who is Yum! Brands? Ready to make your mark at an iconic global powerhouse? Join Yum! Brands - the parent company behind KFC, 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: As the Associate Manager you will be responsible for leading the Taco Bell Division's monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and consolidation activities, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial results. In this position you will serve as a key partner to division, market, and control teams by providing accounting guidance, supporting reporting requirements, and driving the preparation of critical financial deliverables for executive leadership. In addition, the role oversees all aspects of accounting and reporting for Yum! Brands' property and casualty insurance programs and captive insurance company, partnering closely with risk management, actuarial, planning, and external audit teams to manage insurance reserves, regulatory compliance, financial analysis, and reporting. The position plays a critical role in supporting informed business decisions through strong financial stewardship, effective cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to accounting standards and corporate policies. You will be required to attend the Louisville, KY office three days per week (Tuesday - Thursday). Salary Range: $110,500-$125,600 + 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: Taco Bell Division Period and Quarterly Reporting Lead the TB division monthly/period and quarterly consolidation and reporting processes. Partner with market control teams to ensure accurate and timely accounting and reporting of Taco Bell results, providing guidance on accounting, schedules, and validations. Provide accounting support to Taco Bell international market and Division HQ. Partner with Division Controller and market teams to resolve accounting matters and roll out any new reporting changes. Prepare and/or review all key quarterly deliverables including the Division Balance Sheet Book, MD&A, Division and YUM CFO Close Decks, and representation letters. Participate in quarterly review meetings with Control leadership and Division finance teams. Insurance Accounting Lead all aspects of accounting and reporting for YUM’s various property and casualty insurance programs. Partner with control, risk management, actuaries and planning teams (YUM and brand/division) to monitor, adjust and communicate any changes in the insurance reserves. Prepare deck and lead quarterly insurance meetings with Control and risk management leadership, including YUM’s Controller, and KPMG. Partner with actuary and risk management team to evaluate insurance trends and insurance reserves. Lead the actuarial accounting and reporting process including validation of exposure data from brand planning, review of actuarial reports and analysis, summarization and communication of P&L impact. Responsible for accounting and reporting related to Yum’s captive insurance company, including preparation of GAAP & statutory financial information, coordination of audit with external auditors and review of other regulatory compliance requirements. Minimum Requirements: Accounting or Finance degree 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience Strong system capabilities (JD Edwards, HFM, Microsoft Suite) Preferred Qualifications: CPA designation Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills Demonstrated success in working on cross functional teams and strong interpersonal skills a must Strong leadership and influencing skills are essential Sound business acumen, strategic thinker, and analytical skills with the ability to identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies 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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