US Accounting & Shared Services Leader

KFC • Louisville, KY

5d

About The Position

This position provides strategic leadership of the Accounting Services team (Lease Accounting, Project Costing, Travel & Expense, Franchise and Equity Revenue, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Tax Compliance) in execution of deliverables, ensuring they are met with a high degree of accuracy, in a timely fashion, and aligned with customer expectations. This leadership role is the driver in facilitating growth in efficiency of processes, service offerings and development of members of the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of related accounting experience, including leadership of large, functionally diverse teams
• Innovative thought process with demonstrated success in driving improvement
• Proven ability to develop strong relationships with team, customers and colleagues
• Highly effective and professional communication style within all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, influencing others to achieve results
• Demonstrated strong work ethic/integrity

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation or advanced degree strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Accountable for executional excellence of key deliverables of the Accounting Services team, ensuring compliance with YUM, accounting and SOX standards
• Demonstrates strong leadership in delivering effective coaching and development for members of the Accounting Services team (3 direct/10-15 indirect) to promote high performance and growth of associates
• Build strong relationships with Brand financial leaders, customers, and colleagues to demonstrate effective partnership and provide leadership in areas impacting Accounting Services
• Identify strategic growth opportunities for expansion of service offerings globally
• Provide thought leadership in identifying/implementing improvements and new technology to facilitate continuous growth in Accounting Services processes
• Effective leadership of people and financial resources, ensuring service commitments are met within budgeted guidelines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior