Senior Global Tax Strategist

McDonald's; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sabbatical program

Tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

McDonald’s is seeking a Senior, Global Tax Planning, in Chicago to lead complex international tax planning, controversy management, and transfer pricing. You will work with external advisors and cross-functional partners to evaluate tax considerations and support leadership decisions.

You will analyze cash repatriation, funding strategies, and oversee global tax operations, building technical expertise and business acumen through key planning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution; CPA certification, Master’s Degree in Taxation, or J.D. / LL.M. (taxation) is preferred.
• 2 - 4 years of relevant tax planning and international tax experience in either a public accounting or corporate setting.
• Experience with domestic and international tax laws, rules and regulations, and various indirect tax laws, rules, and regulations.
• Experience with Excel, Alteryx, Data Visualization Tools (e.g., Microsoft PowerBI/Tableau) and other Automation tools is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage constantly shifting priorities with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively with cross functional teams at large companies and with tax advisors.
• Strong business and financial acumen and strong communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support significant global tax planning and restructuring initiatives with the senior Global Tax Planning team and external advisors.
• Analyze tax impacts of global cash repatriation and funding strategies with Corporate Treasury and local market finance and tax teams.
• Work with local market tax and finance teams to identify emerging tax issues and communicate impacts to internal stakeholders.
• Prepare technical analyses and conclusions on international tax planning matters to support leadership decisions.
• Conduct tax research and monitor changes in U.S. and non-U.S. tax laws and develop scenario analyses for management.
• Assist with tax controversy and audit matters by coordinating information with internal teams and external advisors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/Master Taxation/JD-LLM preferred

Tools

Excel

Alteryx

PowerBI/Tableau

Automation tools

Job description

McDonald’s is seeking a Senior, Global Tax Planning, in Chicago to lead complex international tax planning, controversy management, and transfer pricing. You will work with external advisors and cross-functional partners to evaluate tax considerations and support leadership decisions.

You will analyze cash repatriation, funding strategies, and oversee global tax operations, building technical expertise and business acumen through key planning initiatives.