Sr. Manager, Corporate Accounting

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to accounting authority for RBI’s EMEA business unit — a $3B+ system sales footprint — building high-trust partnerships with regional finance leaders and shaping how complex transactions are accounted for across one of the world’s most iconic brand portfolios
• Own the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close for EMEA — driving quality, speed, and accuracy across journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow reporting in a multi-currency, multi-entity environment
• Partner strategically with Global Business Services to continuously raise the bar on close efficiency — identifying bottlenecks, driving process improvements, and holding the organization accountable to deadlines
• Apply technical US GAAP expertise to high-stakes, deal-level transactions — including Master Franchise Development Agreements, Joint Ventures, and Supplier Agreements — providing accounting guidance that influences how RBI structures and executes its growth agenda
• Lead statutory reporting across a portfolio of RBI legal entities globally and navigating local GAAP requirements — a high-visibility workstream with direct exposure to international markets
• Drive SOX compliance and audit readiness as a strategic program — not a checkbox exercise — partnering with Internal Audit and leadership to build a control environment that scales with the business
• Assist with special projects as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field - Master's degree preferred
• 8+ years of accounting experience - CPA required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as position has direct contact with numerous departments within and outside RBI including external auditors and consultants
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to meeting deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge SAP and consolidation system
• OneStream is helpful
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)