Control Analyst, Habit Burger

Join Yum! Brands as a Control Analyst and provide critical accounting support to the Control function for the Habit Burger & Grill business unit. Primary areas of ownership include franchise accounting and PPE/software accounting, encompassing journal entry creation, balance sheet reconciliation, P&L review, and ad hoc financial projects that support brand performance. The Control Analyst serves as a key partner to cross-functional teams and reports to the Habit Burger & Grill Division Controller.

Salary Range: $80,300 - $87,000 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.

• Manage all aspects of franchise and license revenue accounting, including period reporting, billing, upfront fees and incentives, deferred balances, and maintenance of the Rev Rec module in JDE, ensuring compliance with Yum! policy and US GAAP.
• Review franchise contracts and supporting documents to ensure accurate accounting treatment, oversee the allowance for doubtful accounts, and manage billing, accruals, and accounting for franchise services revenue and expenses.
• Apply Yum! policy and US GAAP for fixed assets, software, and lease accounting, including depreciation, asset retirements, store closures, impairments, refranchising, and acquisitions.
• Drive period close coordination for property-related accounting with shared services (Lease Accounting & Project Costing) and HBG Finance.
• Manage monthly close deliverables including FDM/HFM loads, SOR submissions, advertising accounting, unit count reporting, and preparation and review of restaurant margin analyses.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations, maintain support for period-end balances, and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Prepare quarterly and annual HFM schedules (roll forwards, MD&A, Controller Deck), support same-store sales reporting, and drive the annual audit/FDD process for HBG Franchise, LLC.
• Partner with HBG Finance and shared service teams to examine data, research accounting issues, and ensure accuracy and consistency across reporting.
• Provide ongoing support for brand initiatives, special projects, ad hoc financial analysis, and other requests as needed.
• Perform SOX compliance duties and testing, supporting internal and external audit activities.

• Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting
• 3+ years of accounting experience with proven Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Oracle Hyperion Financial Management and JDE (preferred)
• Background in public accounting or public company corporate accounting (preferred)
• CPA certification or active CPA candidate (preferred)