Specialist, Financial Reporting

McDonald's; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Bonuses eligible

Job summary

McDonald’s Corporation, via the Corporate Controller Group, is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join the Accounting and Reporting team. You will contribute to monthly close, consolidation, and reporting for actual and projected results, and prepare materials for executive reviews.

You will work with global markets, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations, Legal, and auditors to drive efficiencies in a fast-paced environment while maintaining rigorous controls and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
• 2+ years of accounting/financial services experience; public experience preferred.
• Outstanding analytical abilities and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Results-driven with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to learn other software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Analysis, consolidation and reporting of monthly financial information for actual and projected results.
• Creation of standard monthly/quarterly reports for Top Management.
• Ownership of SEC reporting functions, including sponsoring earnings releases and filings, drafting schedules, compiling reporting packages.
• Preparation of materials for Executive meetings, including the Board and Senior Leadership Team.
• Collaboration with stakeholders across Global Markets, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations, Legal, auditors, etc.
• Assist in ad hoc research requests related to new FASB standards and business initiatives.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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

The McDonald’s Corporate Controller Group’s Accounting and Reporting group currently has an excellent opportunity for an Accounting Specialist to join our team. This position offers a tremendous opportunity for an individual to gain an understanding of McDonald’s Corporation and our global business.Collaborative, team-oriented culture with expectations of the individual building strong relationships with our key customers. This position calls for an individual who is results-driven with strong organizational skills that can manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines. Our environment is fast-paced and going through change, requiring the candidate to be able to help drive efficiencies

Duties

• Analysis, consolidation and reporting of monthly financial information for actual and projected results
• Creation of critical standard monthly/quarterly reports for use by Top Management
• Ownership of various SEC reporting functions, including populating financial results for the earnings release and quarterly/annual filings, drafting supporting schedules, compiling and analyzing annual reporting packages, and assisting in filing procedures
• Preparation of materials for key Executive meetings, including the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team
• Collaboration with various stakeholders across global markets, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations, Legal, internal and external auditors, etc.
• Assist in preparation of ad hoc research requests from management and key customers related to new FASB standards and business initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• 2+ years of experience in the accounting industry and/or in financial services, public experience preferred
• Outstanding analytical abilities and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Results-driven individual
• Strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams
• Initiative and creativity in finding efficiencies
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to quickly learn other software applications necessary to complete daily tasks

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Long - Term Incentive: No

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is$69,679.00 -$87,099.00per year
The above represents the expectedsalaryrange for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining yourpay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

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.

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