Manager, USA Tax Compliance Job in Louisville, Kentucky Us

Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Ky., is the world's largest restaurant company in terms of system restaurants with nearly 38,000 restaurants in over 110 countries and territories and more than 1 million associates

What makes Yum! a great place to work? It's our people. That's why we invest in people capability so they can make the most of their career. With a diverse workforce and ongoing opportunities for personal and professional success, we've built a culture that rewards and recognizes great effort while providing the work/life balance that is so important to all of us .

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The position directs the federal, state, and city income tax compliance process for AW, KFC, Long John Silver's, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell (USA Brands), YUM YRSG (YUM), and YRI US. It is responsible for preparation of the Yum Brands, Inc. Subsidiaries Consolidated Federal Income Tax Return, state income tax returns, and various city returns for all USA Brands, YUM, YRI US, including extensions, estimated payments, and amended returns. The position will also be responsible for developing and implementing a tax compliance process improvement plan including staffing, standardization, automation (book/tax differences), and documentation.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. Identify and implement tax compliance improvements/assist in federal/state tax savings/planning including:
    • Tax Basis EP Study
    • Responsibility for reasonableness/consistency of legal entity general ledgers
    • SALT 482 Allocation
  2. Direct preparation/review of the Yum Brands, Inc. Subsidiaries Consolidated Federal Income Tax Return, state income tax returns, and city income tax returns (including estimates, extensions, and amended returns). Additional responsibility includes direct preparation/review of “international” 1120s and captive insurance company federal /state compliance. Ensure all differences between GAAP and Tax laws are accurately and consistently reported, required statements and disclosures are properly included. Prepare amended returns as required.
  3. Direct preparation/review of fixed asset related book/tax differences (depreciation, gain/loss, impairment, etc.) for USA Brands, YUM and YRI US including state bonus depreciation adjustments. Provide information to tax staff for inclusion in respective legal entity tax returns.
  4. Direct preparation/review of Yum Brands, Inc. Subsidiaries forecasted cash tax payments for submission to Treasury. Review with Assistant Treasurer, Financial Planning Director to ensure this process includes all forecasted income and other planning strategies included in external forecasts.
  5. Review/approval of refranchise deals of MA group from tax perspective. Review of large refranchise deals and

    6. communication to VP of Tax/Internal Audit for refranchise deals exceeding MM in proceeds.

  6. Review/evaluate federal/state tax legislation to quantify impact on YUM! legal entities and communication of tax

    7. adjustments to tax accounting group.

  7. Manage CorpTax issues for USA Brands, YUM and YRI US including addition of new legal entities, schedule M-1 items, book reclasses/adjustments, maintenance of combined return column files, etc.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION :

BS, Accounting. CPA required.

EXPERIENCE (and other qualifications):

10+ years experience in public accounting and/or industry.

Excellent organization and management skills.

Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state income tax laws.

Analytical, results oriented.

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