Finance Manager

Who is Taco Bell?

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone’s favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands. 

Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn’t been done before… we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries.   

We’re a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we’re at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más.

At Taco Bell, we’re Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below. 

About Taco Bell Foundation:

At the Taco Bell Foundation, we believe in supporting the passions and dreams of our young people. We invest in America’s youth, ages 16-26, and help them pursue their educational goals and career aspirations – no matter what their unique passion. We leverage our scale and reach to convene the right partners and build impactful programs and experiences so these young people can confidently pursue their dream-career. Since 1992, the Foundation has reached more than 5 million young people across the country and has awarded more than $155 million in grants and scholarships, focused on education, mentorship and career readiness.

About the Job:

The Manager, Finance and Administration is a senior leader responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Foundation’s financial, administration, and compliance functions. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with nonprofit and Yum guidelines and applicable regulations and best practices.

The position provides strategic counsel to the Executive Director and board of directors and other senior leaders, lead budgeting and forecasting and oversees audit and tax reporting. This role also oversees the organization’s data and payments management processes managing the grants and donor records specialist the impact and insights manager ensuring data-driven decision-making and compelling impact reporting. The Manger supervises finance and data personnel and works closely with other administrative support staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities Include:

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Provide strategic financial leadership to support the Foundation’s mission, growth, and sustainability for a $62 million fund with planned growth
• Lead multi-year financial planning, scenario modeling, and cash flow forecasting.
• Present timely, accurate financial and impact reports and analysis to the Executive Director, senior leadership, and Board of Directors.
• Accountable for all accounting operations, internal controls, and financial reporting.

Accounting Operations & Compliance

• Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and grant accounting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS regulations for public charities, and all relevant federal, state, and local laws, collaborating with internal and external counsel.
• Establish, monitor, and strengthen internal controls to safeguard organizational assets.
• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Audit, Tax, and Regulatory Reporting

• Leads selection and contract with outside CPA firm to ensure the annual independent audit process and tax filings.
• Manage compliance with charitable registration, state filings, and other regulatory reporting requirements.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budget development process in partnership with the Executive Director, program leaders, and Finance Manager.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance throughout the year and provide variance analysis with actionable insights.

Impact & Insights Oversight<