Senior, Tax Planning

McDonald's Restaurants Limited; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Adoption assistance

Educational assistance

Flexible work options

Paid time off

Job summary

McDonald’s is seeking a Senior, Global Tax Planning to lead complex international tax strategies and restructuring initiatives aligned with the company’s global priorities. This role offers broad exposure to McDonald’s worldwide footprint and the opportunity to build technical expertise and business acumen through high‑impact tax projects.

You will collaborate with external advisors and cross‑functional partners to evaluate international tax considerations, support leadership with clear analyses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA, Master Taxation or JD/LL.M. (taxation) preferred.
• 2–4 years of international tax experience in public accounting or corporate setting.
• Experience with domestic and international tax laws and indirect taxes.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills, with cross functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support global tax planning and restructuring initiatives with senior team members and external advisors.
• Analyze tax impacts of global cash repatriation and funding strategies with Corporate Treasury and market teams.
• Collaborate with local market tax and finance teams to identify tax issues and communicate resolutions to stakeholders.
• Prepare technical analyses and concise summaries to support leadership decision‑making.
• Monitor changes in US and non‑US tax laws and developments; develop scenario analyses for management.

Skills

Excel

Alteryx

PowerBI/Tableau

Automation tools

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA/ Master Taxation/ JD (taxation) preferred

Tools

Data Visualization Tools

External Advisors Collaboration

Job description

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

McDonald’s is actively seeking a Senior, Global Tax Planning, to support complex global tax planning and restructuring initiatives aligned with the company’s global business operation and priorities.

This role will work closely with external advisors and cross-functional partners of the business to evaluate international tax considerations, develop planning alternatives, and support leadership with informed business decision-making.

This person will play a key role in supporting international tax planning efforts and workstreams related to tax controversy management, transfer pricing, and global tax operations.

The position offers broad exposure to McDonald’s global footprint and provides the opportunity to build technical expertise, critical decision-making skills, business acumen through involvement in key tax planning initiatives.

Duties

• Support significant global tax planning and restructuring initiatives, working closely with senior Global Tax Planning team members and external advisors to evaluate tax consequences and practical implementation considerations.
• Analyze tax impacts of global cash repatriation and funding strategies, collaborating with Corporate Treasury and local market finance and tax teams to assess alternatives and support optimization of global cash flows in line with business objectives.
• Work closely with local market tax and finance teams to identify and analyze emerging tax issues, and clearly communicate impacts and potential resolutions to internal stakeholders.
• Prepare technical analyses and conclusions related to international tax planning matters, including support for uncertain tax positions and development of clear, concise summaries of key considerations, risks, and attributes to support leadership decision-making.
• Conduct tax research and monitor changes in U.S. and non-U.S. tax laws and regulations, assessing potential impacts on McDonald’s global tax profile and ongoing planning initiatives, and developing scenario analyses for management consideration.
• Assist with tax controversy and audit matters by supporting technical analyses, coordinating information with internal teams and external advisors, and developing issue resolution strategies under the guidance of senior tax leaders.

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.

Compensation

• Bonus Eligible: YES
• Long - Term Incentive: NO
• Benefits Eligible: YES

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $93,208.00 - $116,510.00 USD 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.

Additional Information

• We also offer a broad range ofoutstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.
• The 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.
• 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; a 401(k) plan; adoption assistance program; educational assistance program; flexible ways of working; and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO).

Equal Opportunity Statement

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone.

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