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
Serve as a main point of contact with internal and external audit, positioning yourself as a credible, trusted counterpart to senior audit team members
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)
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.
Benefits
Parental leave
Additional Information
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.
RBI follows a 5 day, in-office work schedule to support collaboration. Candidates should be comfortable working onsite 5 days per week.