Manager, Tax Operations

McDonald's; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 116.000 - 145.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus eligible

Long-term incentive

Benefits eligible

Descripción de la vacante

McDonald’s is seeking a seasoned tax leader to oversee U.S. federal income tax operations, accounting, and controversy activities.

You will manage a tax professional, drive process improvements, and partner with Finance, Legal, and external advisors to align technology with business goals. Candidates should bring 7+ years of domestic tax experience, CPA or advanced degree preferred, and strong leadership, communication, and tax research skills.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of tax experience supporting domestic tax operations, controversy, and tax accounting.
• Working knowledge of Excel, OneSource Tax Provision, OneSource Income Tax, Oracle ERP, and automation tools such as Alteryx.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Development mindset in approach to direct reports, with ability to establish and act upon development plans.
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity, developing processes, and utilizing technology to improve work streams.
• Tax research proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the preparation, review, and filing of U.S. federal income tax returns, extensions, estimated tax payments, and related filings, while partnering with and managing external tax providers.
• Oversee quarterly tax accounting, return-to-provision, book-tax differences, and ETR analyses.
• Partner with the controversy team to provide timely IRS responses.
• Mentor and coach a direct report with ongoing development and performance feedback.
• Implement automation and process improvements across the U.S. federal tax function with internal and external tech resources.
• Advise Global Tax leadership on new U.S. federal legislation and interpretations.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Development mindset

Ambiguity handling

Tax research

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Master’s degree in taxation or accounting

CPA certification

Herramientas

Excel

OneSource Tax Provision

OneSource Income Tax

Oracle ERP

Alteryx

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Company Description

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily.We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range ofoutstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Department Overview

Under general supervision of the Senior Manager – Tax Operations, the Manager - Federal Tax Operations will primarily be responsible for managing U.S. federal income tax compliance, tax accounting, and controversy activities.

The position will manage an internal tax professional, and drive process improvements and automation to support enterprise-wide business objectives. Additionally, the position will partner closely with Finance, Tax Planning, Legal, Controllership, and external advisors.

Duties

• Manage the preparation, review, and filing of U.S. federal income tax returns, extensions, estimated tax payments, and related filings, while partnering with and managing external tax providers.

• In conjunction with the Senior Manager – Tax Operations, oversee the company’s U.S. federal income tax accounting function, including quarterly calculations, return-to-provision process, and discrete items. Review book-tax differences and ETR analyses.
• Partner with internal controversy team to ensure comprehensive and timely IRS responses.
• Manage, mentor, and coach a direct report, providing ongoing guidance, development opportunities, and performance feedback to support professional growth and achievement of team objectives.
• Implement automation and process improvements across the U.S. federal tax function, working with internal & external tax technology resources to ensure technology strategy alignment across other tax functions, and alignment with overall finance modernization objectives.
• Advise Global Tax leadership on new U.S. federal legislation and interpretations of existing regulations.

• Provide technical guidance to other areas of the organization on federal tax matters impacting business operations, transactions, and other initiatives.

• Work cross-functionally with other Tax Operations and Planning teams as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

• 7+ years of tax experience supporting domestic tax operations, controversey, and tax accounting
• Working knowledge of Excel, OneSource Tax Provision, OneSource Income Tax, Oracle ERP, and automation tools such as Alteryx
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Development mindset in approach to direct reports, with ability to establish and act upon development plans
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity, developing processes, and utilizing technology to improve work streams
• Tax research proficiency

Preferred

• Master’s degree in taxation or accounting
• CPA certification
• Large multinational corporation or Big 4 public accounting experience
• Experience with tax technology, process automation, and ERP implementations

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Long - Term Incentive Eligible: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $115,872.00 - $144,840.00 per year.The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

The position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, whichincludes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance.

Additional Information

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance.

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan.

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