Financial Controller

Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Financial Controller overseeing global accounting and reporting processes at Pizza Hut. Leading teams in complex financial environments and ensuring compliance with international standards.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeLouisville • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $142,500 - $167,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide executive oversight of monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation processes.
Collaborate with the Global Controller in the review key financial outputs including consolidated reporting, balance sheet reviews, and executive decks.
Establish and uphold consistent accounting policies and documentation standards.
Provide oversight and escalation support to ensure alignment between global accounting policies and Shared Services execution.
Partner with Division and market finance teams to resolve complex accounting issues and drive alignment on accounting treatment and reporting expectations.
Provide governance over statutory reporting, external audits, and regulatory compliance activities, ensuring risks are proactively identified and managed.
Provide direct leadership, performance management, and development for two Associate Manager-level direct reports responsible for accounting for Division Headquarters, quarterly reporting and consolidations, and the corresponding executive deliverables.
Ensure effective coordination across global teams, including Shared Services, third-party providers, and international finance partners.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred).
10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including global or multi-entity environments.
Demonstrated leadership experience with direct people management and oversight of geographically dispersed teams.
Deep expertise in consolidation, statutory reporting, and external audit processes.
Strong knowledge of global accounting frameworks and internal control environments.
Experience working with Shared Service Centers and third-party providers.
Proven ability to lead through influence, manage complexity, and drive alignment across stakeholders.
High degree of professional judgment and accountability in complex situations.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global, and evolving environment.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary Range: $142,500 to $167,600 annually + bonus eligibility.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportingconsolidationstatutory reportingexternal auditaccounting policiesdocumentation standardsinternal controlaccounting treatmentregulatory complianceperformance management

Soft Skills

leadershippeople managementstakeholder managementcommunicationinfluencecomplex problem solvingaccountabilitycollaborationcoordinationjudgment

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA