Sr. Manager Corporate Accounting

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Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.

RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.

RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.

Ready to make your next big professional move? Join us on our journey to achieve our big dream of building the most loved restaurant brands in the world.  

Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.

RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.

RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.

The position plays a critical role in the monthly closing process and acts as the Controller of a region. The candidate must have an accounting background with public accounting experience preferred. The candidate should be a hands-on team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, have the ability to understand finance & accounting concepts, have a keen attention to detail and be able to convey information in a clear and concise manner. 

Responsibilities:  

• Cultivate a deep business partner relationship with the regional finance and business teams and provide guidance on accounting matters for the Europe, Middle East and Africa business unit

• Manage the monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing activities including review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and cash flows  

• Liaise with Global Business Services to ensure timely completion of monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing activities 

• Review transactions such as Master Franchise Development Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Supplier Agreements etc. and provide guidance on accounting matters 

• Manage the statutory reporting process for selected legal entities globally 

• Support internal and external audits and SOX compliance processes 

• Act as main point of contact with internal and external auditors responsible to lead the audit process 

• 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) 
• RBI follows a 5 day, in-office work schedule to support collaboration. Candidates should be comfortable working onsite 5 days per week.

Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.

Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.