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Tax Audit Analyst – Level 7

SUPERVISOR: Sr. Manager, Federal & State Audits

LOCATION: YCC-1

MAJOR FUNCTION

The Tax Audit Analyst is responsible for the supervision of the administration and defense of all federal and state income tax audits and projects, and for assisting the Sr. Manager, Federal & State Audits in resolving issues that involve the operations of company-owned and franchised stores.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Sr. Manager, Federal & State Audits in the administration of the audit process, including meeting with tax authorities at the audit and appeals levels and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Supervise the preparation of all audit workpapers, support schedules and attachments for audit support as directed by the Sr. Manager, Federal & State Audits.
• Assist in obtaining required information for ongoing Internal Revenue Service audits and state and local income and franchise tax audits.
• Supervise the preparation of responses to Information Document Requests (IDRs) as requested by federal, state and local agents.
• Interact with Financial Reporting, Capital Accounting, Franchise Accounting, Legal, Acquisitions and Divestitures, and others at Corporate and the Brands to gather necessary documents and data for analysis of audit issues.
• Perform tax research necessary for analysis of tax audit issues and preparation of an appropriate response.
• Draft responses to Notices of Proposed Adjustment (NPAs) received by Yum! Brands.
• Prepare/supervise the state amended return process for federal audit changes.
• Assist the Sr. Manager, Federal & State Audits in the calculations of federal and state income/franchise tax and interest reserves.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-6 years of practical experience in federal and state income and franchise tax compliance and audit defense. Experience with a Big 4 CPA firm a plus.
• BS/BA Degree in Accounting.
• CPA preferred.
• MBA or Masters Degree in Taxation a plus.
• Results-oriented, analytical, works well with others.
• Strong PC and Tax Research Skills.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

To be completed by Comp Dept.:
Level: 9/10
Job Code:

POSITION : Associate Tax Manager / Tax Manager INCUMBENT (S) : Open

SUPV. TITLE : Director, International Tax SUPV. NAME : Alan Kohn

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Capture the essence of the whole position in one sentence.The position will have a significant impact on the success of the tax team by developing and leading international tax planning projects worth tens of millions of dollars, managing the international tax compliance process, managing the tax affairs of several large international markets, coaching and developing tax team staff and managing several large international tax functional areas including transfer pricing and international compensation taxation.

SCOPE AND MAGNITUDE: Provide quantitative data such as # of restaurants/markets, sales, budgets, etc. Indicate size of operations for which position is responsible.
Support the directors in tax planning strategies which save the company over $20MM in taxes annually. Manage the staff in compliance and country matters to make sure prior and current planning strategies worth over $300MM in tax savings are properly reported and updated to help ensure success upon audit. Aggressively manage the current and future direction of our global transfer pricing methodology for optimal tax savings while maintaining the arm’s length standard. Train and oversee the staff on key projects like Pegasus database management, continuous evolvement of the legal entity structure, quarterly reporting, etc. Get involved in preparation and review of over 150 tax returns (Form 5471) for foreign corporations, branches and partnerships. Assist with calculation of annual available foreign tax credit estimated to be in the range of $35 million. Research tax issues for various tax planning strategies worth millions of dollars. Manage the tax issues relating to the cross charge of stock options which exceed $25MM per year and any other international compensation-related issues.

POSITION FUNCTIONS: List major position functions using simple task statements. For example: Supervises the construction of all new restaurants. (Include % of time spent on each function.)

1. Support the Directors on developing and implementing tax planning and cash repatriation strategies. (20%)
2. Management of international tax compliance process including the development and coaching of international tax analysts and interns (20%)
3. Global transfer pricing management (20%).
4. Management of international tax issues relating to stock options and other compensation-related issues. (20%)
5. Responsible for international tax affairs of SOPAC (Australia/NZ), MENAPAKT, and South African businesses including coordinating international tax planning transactions, reviewing FAS109 calculations, reviewing 5471 compliance and being the main point of contact for all tax-related queries from the field. (20%)

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL: List employees reporting directly to position. After each supervisory position list number of exempt non-exempt and total employees supervised.

TITLE of DIRECT REPORTS

Tax Analysts/Sr. Tax Analysts
Contract Staff
Tax Interns
External Consultants

EXEMPT

1
2
2
NONEXEMPT

2
TOTAL

2
1
2
2

Working Relationships: List positions or external contacts with whom this position interacts regularly.
VP Tax, Int’l Tax & Treasury VPs, Senior Director, Directors and Managers, Tax Analysts, Tax Interns, External Tax Consultants, Contract Staff, Control Department including Senior Directors and VPs, Treasury Department including Senior Directors and VPs, Planning Department, BMU and FBU finance staff including CFO and Controller.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIRED: State formal educational level and experience required for the position. State additional professional, technical or years of experience required.
EDUCATION:
Master Degree in accounting or taxation or Law Degree. CPA.

EXPERIENCE (and other qualifications):
CPA certification. 5-7 years tax experience with significant international tax experience including tax planning, compliance and research. Prefer combination of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience. Significant experience with Microsoft Excel. Experience with Hyperion, and Corptax desirable.

TRICON POSITION DESCRIPTION

To be completed by Comp Dept.:
Level:
Job Code:

POSITION : Analyst / Sr. Analyst, Tax INCUMBENT (S) : Vacant

SUPV. TITLE : Assoc Mgr/Mgr, International Tax SUPV. NAME : Jessica Bryan

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION (Capture the essence of the whole position in one sentence):
Position will be responsible for US international tax compliance for several of Yum! Brands international markets and will also provide tax accounting, IRS audit and tax planning support related to those markets.

SCOPE AND MAGNITUDE: Provide quantitative data such as # of restaurants/markets, sales, budgets, etc. Indicate size of operations for which position is responsible.

Responsible for managing all aspects of US international tax compliance and ensuring timely and accurate completion thereof. In addition to the management of the overall process, the position will be responsible for providing assistance with the preparation and review of approximately 70 Forms 5471, 100 Forms 8858 and 10 pro-forma Forms 1120 for our internationally focused US corporations. This position is also involves responsibility for supporting tax accounting and tax planning activities in approximately 8-10 foreign markets.

POSITION FUNCTIONS: List major position functions using simple task statements. For example: Supervises the construction of all new restaurants.

1. Prepare forms 5471, including calculating E&P, Subpart F and Tax Pools.
2. Assist in preparation of international IRS audit IDR responses.
3. Review accounting for income tax submissions from BMU’s.
4. Assist with tax planning.
5. Assist with repatriation planning.
6. Provide merger and acquisition support.
7. Monitor withholding tax receipt process.
8. File forms 6166 to enable franchisees to use reduced treaty w/h tax rates
SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL - List employees reporting directly to position. After each supervisory position list number of exempt non-exempt and total employees supervised.

TITLE- Level
Accountant

EXEMPT
2 – temporary staff

NONEXEMPT

TOTAL
2

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIRED - State formal educational level and experience required for the position. State additional professional, technical or years of experience required.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor or Master Degree in accounting or taxation. CPA.

EXPERIENCE (and other qualifications):
CPA certification desired. 4-6 years experience in accounting with minimum 2 years in tax. Prefer some combination of Big 4 public accounting and multinational industry experience. Significant experience with Microsoft Excel. Experience with Hyperion, and Corptax desirable.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please send resumes directly to Richard A. Rugnao at Richard.Rugnao@Yum.com
Description Yum! Brands, Inc. is the world's largest restaurant company with more than 33,000 restaurants in over 100 countries and territories and more than 840,000 employees worldwide. Four of our restaurant brands -- KFC, Long John Silver's, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell -- are the global leaders of the chicken, quick-service seafood, pizza and Mexican-style food categories respectively. A&W Restaurants is the longest running quick-service franchise chain in America.

So come see what it's like to be with a leader in the restaurant industry. You'll find a fun and supportive culture, where our success comes from the belief that our people's capabilities are our greatest asset, and investing in you is our top priority.

What makes Yum! a great place to work? It's our people. That's why we invest in people capability so they can make the most of their career. With a diverse workforce and ongoing opportunities for personal and professional success, we've built a culture that rewards and recognizes great effort while providing the work/life balance that is so important to all of us.

YUM! Brands, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, gender, age, national origin, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Internal Communications Manager will be a key contributor in setting the strategic direction for internal brand communications and ensuring that all medium (print, event, electronic, etc.) are fully integrated within the system. Equally important, the incumbent ensures that the focus and execution of such communications directly support YUM! Brand essences and “blue chip” initiatives. In addition, this position is accountable to the brand executive team as a partner with them in developing strategic brand messaging and individual messaging.

Specifically, you'll be responsible for:

-Developing and executing the strategic plan for integrated communications to all YUM! audiences system wide, thus helping ensure alignment and execution around the brand essence and “blue chip” initiatives.

-Ensures the full integration of all communication vehicles and manages the messages to all YUM! audiences – including written, electronic, fax and web-site based activities. As such, this position provides strategic thinking and direction to senior leadership team members and “blue chip” project managers throughout the company. This position must be able to work independently without constant direction and manage a team of internal/external resources who ensure timely and high quality deliverables.

-Directs and executes strategic plan and content for communication vehicles including Franchise Websites, RSC Gazette, YUM! Brands Bulletin Board, Pirates and Bears RSC Meetings, Organization Announcements, Executive Communications (speeches, presentations, etc.) and other strategic opportunities to communicate. (75%)

-Develops and executes executive team strategic internal communications plans including individual voices within the brand and total strategic brand messaging that reinforces the culture and brand essences. (10%)

-Manages internal/external communication resources (Yum! communications coordinator, consultants, creative services work, etc.). (5%)

-Develops brand content for Yum! communications (Yummy Times, Annual Report, Founders Day, etc.). (5%)

-Conducts and measures the effectiveness of system wide communications activities (engages employees, franchisees, licensees via focus groups and surveys). (5%) Requirements EDUCATION: BA, Communications or related field, Masters or MBA preferred.

EXPERIENCE:
• Possesses 5 years of professional experience in communications field.
• High expectation for working effectively with senior leadership and setting strategic direction for communications.
• Strong skill set in interpersonal communication--enabling consensus among clients and cross-functional project members on key points of view and strategies.
• High skill set in interacting with management at all levels beyond senior management.
• Must have broad perspective and understanding of the total business and how communication will have a direct impact on driving results and building the culture.
• Experience in analysis and decision making cycle.
• Key knowledge of corporate department structure and inter-relationships.
• Strong budgetary analysis & management skills.
• Excellent written/verbal skills--critical in ensuring effective communications

Customer Service Representative
Description
Marketing/Sales/Customer Service Representative

Are you outgoing and customer-focused? Do you enjoy working with the public? If you answered yes to these questions, working for a future State Farm independent contractor agent may be the career for you!

State Farm agents are entrepreneurs that market and solicit only State Farm insurance and financial service products.

Job Purpose:

To complete all applicable licensing requirements and learn how to market State Farm products and services and provide quality service to State Farm Customers.

Job Related Training Courses, Licensing and Programs:

The EFA (Employee of Future Agent) position is a temporary, full time position with full time hours with State Farm Insurance Companies.
Within 30-90 days of the start of employment, the successful candidate will be expected to have satisfactorily completed the training and licensing.

Upon completion, the EFA will be considered for permanent employment with a State Farm Agent.

Skills/Abilities:

Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and listening
Organizational skills
Detail oriented
Proactive in problem solving
Dedicated to customer service
Experience in a variety of computer applications, particularly Windows
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to multi-task
Achieve mutually agreed upon sales goals
Experience in sales and marketing desired
Experience in sales desired
Requirements
State Farm Insurance is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact:

State Farm Insurance Companies
Attn: K. Kohlheim
P.O. Box 8192
Louisville, KY 40257

Please visit our Corporate website at: statefarm.com®

Senior Account Manager

Enterprise Solutions (Hardware/Software/Services)

Lexmark is a global Fortune 500 developer, manufacturer and supplier of printing solutions and services in more than 150 countries. Unlike some of its competitors, Lexmark develops and owns the technology inside its products, giving us a competitive edge and allowing us to more quickly introduce new products. This ownership of technology, along with a commitment to innovation and unique path to market, have been the ingredients of our success since the company was founded. Being employed by a technology leader has its advantages, and people who like to work in a challenging/fast-paced environment love being with Lexmark.

We are seeking a Hunter! The Senior Account Manager will be responsible for generating sales for assigned named accounts and/or territory focused on selling to the end user. This position sells our Enterprise Output Solutions; hardware, software, & services across an entire footprint of an organization. This is a highly visible position within our sales organization and we are looking for a TOP PERFORMER who wants to grow with an industry leader. The sale of our products and services can be extremely complex and so you must have the knowledge and savvy to communicate the value proposition that we have over our competitors. Being employed by a technology leader has its advantages, and people who like to sell love being with us.

This professional contacts/visits existing and prospective customers. Builds and maintains network of colleagues, partners and customers to share information and obtain prospects. Identifies what a customer needs and helps develop the best action plan possible to solve their issues. Demonstrates knowledge of the organization's entire product line; may have more in-depth knowledge on a subset of products and/or services.

Our “business to business” (B2B) sales team is in our Printing Solutions & Services Division (PS&SD) and 75% of the countries top retail, pharmacy and financial services companies are Lexmark customers.

Successful candidates should posses:

- Demonstrated history of success opening new accounts.

-Experience selling in the I.T. sector and/or output solutions arena is a must.

-Ability to manage major national accounts.

-Ability to sell and market large enterprise wide output solutions.

-Ability to hunt for new business and maintain valuable current accounts.

-Ability to communicate and cultivate relationships with “C” level customers and contacts.

-Ability to work with various and multiple internal resources

-Expertise to deliver solutions and value to end user customers.

-Excellent communication skills.

-Proven solution selling success.

Benefits:

We offer flexible benefits and excellent compensation packages that allow our employees to make choices that fit their individual lifestyles. Benefits include an excellent 401k matching plan, stock ownership plans, a stock option plan, dental insurance, medical insurance, disability benefits, confidential employee assistance programs, reimbursement for health club costs, life insurance, a vision-care plan, paid sick time, paid company holidays, tuition reimbursement, volunteer time off and paid vacations.

Lexmark International, Inc. proudly supports Affirmative Action and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lexmark is committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Smoke-free workplace. Drug-free work environment. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H1B visas for this position.

To be considered for this phenomenal opportunity, please visit www.lexmark.com/employ to submit an application. Click on the “Submit Application” tab at the top of the page and follow the instructions. Thank you!

E.ON U.S. LLC

Title: Treasury Analyst II or Senior
Department: Treasury
Location: E.ON US Center
Reports to: Director, Corporate Finance and Treasurer

For position consideration, please apply on-line: www.eon-us.com/careers

Position PurposeThis position is responsible for maintaining short and long-term financing forecasts, financial planning, serving as a back up to cash management staff, and other Treasury responsibilities.

Major Accountabilities