Month-End Closing: Lead the monthly closing process, leveraging automation tools to streamline workflows and providing detailed commentary and insights on financial results. Financial Reporting: Prepare retailer and product-level financial reports, leveraging AI-driven tools to surface key findings and actionable insights for the business. Budget & Forecasting: Oversee the annual budget and monthly forecasting processes, incorporating automated modeling and AI-assisted scenario analysis, collaborating with business unit members to ensure accuracy. Compliance: Work closely with Corporate Accounting and Shared Services to ensure financial results align with U.S. GAAP standards. Ad Hoc Projects: Support various ad hoc projects and financial analyses as needed to assist decision-making. Skills & Qualifications: Experience: Minimum of 6 years in finance or accounting, with experience in financial reporting and analysis. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems; experience with SAP, One. Stream, and IBM Planning Analytics is an asset. Familiarity with AI-assisted analytics tools and finance automation platforms (e.g., Power Automate, Copilot, or similar) is a plus. AI & Automation Aptitude: Demonstrated comfort working with AI-powered tools and automation in a finance context — such as using generative AI for drafting commentary, automating recurring reports, or building workflows that reduce manual effort. A curiosity for identifying where technology can improve accuracy and free up time for higher-value analysis. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to meet tight reporting deadlines. Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial data and insights clearly to diverse audiences. Education: Undergraduate degree in finance or accounting is preferred.#popeyes. 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.