Global SOX & ESG Controllership Director

McDonald's Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 178,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligible

Long Term Incentive

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

McDonald’s Corporation is seeking a Director – Controllership (SOX & ESG) to lead the global internal control framework, drive modernization, and ensure regulatory compliance across markets. The role partners with Finance, Technology, and Audit to strengthen governance and risk management.

The position oversees ESG reporting readiness, drives continuous improvement, and mentors a high-impact team. A CPA and Big 4 experience are highly valued for this senior leadership opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, audit, controllership, or internal controls.
• Big 4 public accounting experience required.
• Deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and internal controls.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide control or transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead global SOX and controls program across markets and functions.
• Advise senior finance leadership on governance, compliance, and financial reporting risks.
• Partner with Markets, GBS, Technology, Internal/External Audit to maintain control environment.
• Evaluate controls for major business and technology changes.
• Drive standardization and efficiency across markets and processes.
• Lead SOX self-assessment and quality assurance activities.
• Oversee ESG controllership and reporting readiness.
• Coach and develop a high-performing controls team.
• Support ESG disclosures and regulatory readiness.

Skills

Sarbanes-Oxley

Internal controls

Governance frameworks

Financial reporting

Leadership

Change leadership

Stakeholder management

ERP implementations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

McDonald’s Corporation is seeking a Director – Controllership (SOX & ESG) to lead the global internal control framework, drive modernization, and ensure regulatory compliance across markets. The role partners with Finance, Technology, and Audit to strengthen governance and risk management.

The position oversees ESG reporting readiness, drives continuous improvement, and mentors a high-impact team. A CPA and Big 4 experience are highly valued for this senior leadership opportunity.