Head of Finance (Taco Bell Foundation)

Senior Finance Leader

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 8,500+ 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.

The Taco Bell Foundation (TBF) breaks down barriers to educate and inspire the next generation. Our mission is to fuel bold ambitions and empower the next generation, all while embracing the fun and innovative culture that defines the Taco Bell brand. Since 1992, the Foundation has reached more than 5 million young people across the country and has awarded more than $189 million in grants and scholarships, focused on education, mentorship, and career readiness.

The Taco Bell Foundation is seeking a senior finance leader to own financial planning, performance management, and financial governance for a $60M+ organization. This role sits within Taco Bell's broader finance organization and serves as the dedicated finance lead to the Taco Bell Foundation.

The individual will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, while establishing strong financial discipline, visibility, and decision support across the organization. As a strategic partner to the Executive Director and leadership team, this role is accountable for ensuring financial insights are clear, reliable, and directly inform decision-making and resource allocation.

This role leads a finance team spanning FP&A, accounting, compliance, and analytics, providing direction, prioritization, and oversight while ensuring high-quality execution across all financial operations.

This is an opportunity to operate with both the scale and rigor of a global brand and the impact of a mission-driven organization, while strengthening financial discipline and building a best-in-class FP&A function within the Foundation.

Responsibilities include:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Own annual budgeting, long-range planning, rolling forecasts for the Foundation.

• Build and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, cash flow visibility, and resource allocation decisions

• Lead a consistent FP&A cadence, including monthly and quarterly performance reviews and variance analysis

• Translate financial performance into clear insights and recommendations that drive decision-making across leadership

Financial Governance

• Maintain and enhance financial policies, controls and approval frameworks to support effective and consistent decision-making.

• Ensure clear visibility into financial performance, spend, and forward commitments

• Deliver accurate, timely, and decision-useful financial reporting

Accounting & Compliance Oversight

• Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting through an established team.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS public charity requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations.

• Oversee audit and tax filings (including Form 990) in partnership with external advisors

Reporting & Board Engagement

• Prepare and present financial materials for Board and Committee meetings.

• Provide clear perspectives on performance, risks, and forward outlook.

• Partner closely with the Executive Director and leadership team to inform strategic and operational decisions.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team across FP&A, accounting, compliance, and analytics with clear accountability for outcomes and team effectiveness.

• Continue to elevate team output from reporting to insight generation and decision support.

Is this you?

• 10+ years of experience in FP&A, finance, or strategic finance roles

• Minimum 2+ years of experience directly managing people, including coaching, performance management and employee development

• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities

• Experience overseeing accounting and audit processes without needing to operate them day-to-day

• Demonstrated ability to operate with high ownership and accountability in a lean, fast-moving environment

• Track record of building or significantly improving FP&A processes and financial discipline in a growing organization

• Experience presenting to senior leadership and or boards

• Familiarity with nonprofit finance and regulatory requirements preferred

• CPA, CFA, or MBA is a plus

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday

• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons

• Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building)

• Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, and carwash

• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions

• Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering

• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program

• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting

• Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care

• Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name

Salary Range: $145,000 to $155,000 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Work Authorization Notice: Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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