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Yum! Brands · 1 day ago

Project Costing Analyst

Yum! Brands is an iconic global powerhouse behind KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill. The Project Costing Analyst is responsible for project costing accounting, reconciliations, and month-end analysis for assigned Yum! brands, working closely with various corporate functions to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.

Food and BeverageHospitalityRestaurants
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Growth Opportunities
Hiring Manager
Olivia Sams, M.S., HROD
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Responsibilities

Own project costing accounting activities, including project setup, monitoring spend, retirements, journal entries for facility, development, national, and overhead projects
Perform timely account reconciliations for assigned brands, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements and internal controls
Support period-end close processes, including preparation of depreciation estimates, expense matrices, software CIP reclasses, and related reporting
Ensure adherence to project costing policies by reviewing capitalization, dispositions, capital interest, dead site and pre-capital expenditures, and large-dollar project thresholds
Prepare and analyze project-related financial data, including fixed asset disposals and property loss claim setups and accruals
Assist with internal, SOX, and external audit requests by providing documentation, analysis, and reconciliations

Qualification

Accounting degreeProject costing accountingMicrosoft ExcelFinancial systems experienceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsDetail-orientedSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related Finance field
1-3 years of experience in property accounting, general accounting, or account reconciliation
Strong analytical skills with intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience with financial systems and reporting tools (JD Edwards, Oracle, or similar ERP systems preferred)

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Legal
Accidental death and dismemberment
FSA/HSA
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
401(k) plan
4 weeks of vacation
Paid sick leave
10 paid holidays
A floating day off
2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year

Company

Yum! Brands

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Yum! Brands is a quick-service restaurant brand that primarily operates the likes of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.5B
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2024-04-26Post Ipo Debt· $2B
1997-09-26IPO

Leadership Team

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Christopher Turner
Chief Executive Officer
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Ranjith Roy
Chief Financial Officer
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