Lease Analyst
Job 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 - check them out here!
We are enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model, in which employees spend part of their week connecting with co-workers in our state-of-the-art headquarters. Located in the booming West Loop of downtown Chicago, it's set up to be a global hub that cultivates collaboration:
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We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone.
Job Description:The McDonald’s Corporate Controller Group is looking for an Analyst to join our team. This position offers a tremendous opportunity for an individual to gain a detailed perspective on our real estate & franchisee accounting processes. Our team is collaborative, team-oriented culture with expectations of individual building strong relationships with our key customers. Inclusive of the Corporate Controller Group Leadership, market finance teams including Global Business Services, Asset Management, Treasury, and Internal and External Audit.
This position calls for a person who is results-driven with strong organizational skills that can manage multiple priorities to meet tight financial close and reporting deadlines. Our environment is fast-paced and going through change, requiring the candidate to be able to help drive efficiencies.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Review and analyze of the impact of the lease accounting standard on McDonald’s consolidated internal and external financial statements.
- Provide consultancy and act as a business SME on the leasing system, TRIRIGA, including identifying enhancements and answering questions on the monthly and quarterly close process.
- Accountability for McDonald’s policies regarding the technical accounting behind the leasing standard.
- Complete and ensure consistency and accuracy of accounting lease classification analysis for markets’ real estate portfolios
- Monitoring and analysis of lease portfolio for consistency, standardization, and reasonableness across markets.
- Preparation of disclosures for external financial statements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance
- CPA preferred
- 2+ years of experience in the accounting industry and/or in financial services, big 4 public experience preferred
- Exposure to Lease Accounting. Experience in TRIRIGA Lease Accounting System preferred.
- Outstanding analytical abilities and communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in team
- Strategic problem solver
- Initiative and creativity in finding efficiencies
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to quickly learn other software applications vital to complete daily tasks
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Apply OnlinePosted: 5/19/2023
Job Status: Full Time
Req ID: REF4729A_743999908251419
Categories:
- Corporate
- Accounting/Auditing