Director, Accounting Operations (IOM & IOMBU)

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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. As the global leader in the food service industry, our legacy of innovation and hard work continues to drive us.

From drive thru updates to delivery to mobile order and pay, we are innovating quickly and growing. 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 centred on service, integrity, inclusion, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities 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.

Job Description

At McDonald's, we believe that our success begins and ends with our people. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every employee can thrive and contribute their best.

The Director, Accounting Operations (G6) provides strategic leadership and oversight for multitier finance operations teams supporting IOM and IOMBU accounting processes. This role is accountable for end-to-end delivery of accounting operations, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives, compliance standards, and operational excellence. The position leads internal teams and third-party providers, drives accountability for quality and timeliness, and partners closely with Market Finance, Global Process Owners, and Enterprise stakeholders. This role oversees managers and indirect teams across multiple regions.

The candidate is expected to reside in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for multitier finance operations teams supporting IOM & IOMBU accounting processes
  • Lead and direct accounting operations support functions, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and compliance standards
  • Drive accountability for accuracy, quality, and timeliness of deliverables across internal teams and third-party providers
  • Establish and monitor performance benchmarks, governance routines, and escalation protocols
  • Exercise sound judgment in escalating critical issues to market controllers or relationship managers, balancing risk, impact, and resolution paths
  • Cultivate strong partnerships with IOM Market Finance  stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination and delivery
  • Support transformation initiatives, process standardization, and continuous improvement across accounting operations
  • Operate effectively in a complex, global, matrixed environment spanning multiple regions

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

  • Significant progressive experience in accounting operations, controllership, or finance operations roles
  • English Proficiency (written and verbal IRL Level 4)
  • Proven experience leading multitier teams and managing third-party service providers
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and compliance standards
  • Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence, performance management, and governance
  • Experience working in large, matrixed, multinational organizations
  • Strong business partnership, communication, and influencing skills
  • Ability to navigate complexity, manage risk, and deliver results across geographies

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
  • Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, or local equivalent) preferred

Additional Information

At McDonald’s we are People from all Walks of Life... 

People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonald’s experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. We have a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength.

We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind.  These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play.

We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonald’s or elsewhere.”