Director, Technical Accounting

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 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. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented individual to lead our Technical Accounting team. This role will be responsible for complex accounting areas, new and developing activities from standard setting bodies, as well as the maintenance of corporate technical accounting policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial controllership, reporting processes, and sustainability frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for overseeing a team responsible for performing research and analysis of significant and/or complex accounting transactions (including mergers and acquisitions), including drafting of accounting position papers that present the Company’s position on how such transactions should be accounted for under the applicable accounting standards.
• Lead a team responsible for monitoring the activities of all accounting standard setting bodies (i.e., FASB, SEC, etc.), including evaluating the effect of new or updated standards on the Company and directing their implementation throughout the Company where appropriate.
• Responsible for overseeing the accounting and reporting of certain technical areas (debt, derivatives, equity compensation, mergers and acquisitions, entity structuring, leasing, etc.) and preparing related footnotes and disclosures within the Company's SEC filings (10Q and 10K).
• Accountable for updating and maintaining all corporate accounting policies and responding to complex accounting questions from management and/or international markets. Direct interaction with senior management to field these questions and provide guidance on accounting policy, including the Global CFO, CAO, and Treasurer.

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
Long term incentive eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $168,350 - $218,860 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in financial controllership, reporting, audit,
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• Experience in policy implementation and execution of complex accounting matters.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information:

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, 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). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. 

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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