Manager, Strategic Tax Modeling

McDonald's Corporation • Chicago, IL

38d

About The Position

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.
Department OverviewMcDonald’s is seeking a Manager, Strategic Tax Modeling to support the analysis, modeling, and execution of international tax planning and restructuring initiatives. This role will provide US international tax technical guidance, lead the evaluation of transaction impacts on the effective tax rate and tax provision, and develop audit‑ready documentation for tax reporting. The Manager will collaborate closely with US and global tax teams to ensure accurate reporting of international tax attributes—including Subpart F, GILTI, foreign tax credits, FDII, BEAT, and other key computations—within quarterly and annual tax projections.

Requirements

• 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.
• 4+ years of relevant tax planning and international tax experience in either a public accounting or corporate setting.
• Experience with Subpart F, GILTI, BEAT, FDII, foreign tax credit calculations, Pillar 2, Section 959 and 163(j) and other international reporting rules.
• Ability to handle high levels of pressure and apply critical decision making with 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Excel, Alteryx, Data Visualization Tools (e.g., Microsoft PowerBI/Tableau) and other Automation tools is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, and maintain complex, large‑scale tax models to support global tax planning, restructuring, and strategic initiatives, with a primary focus on quantifying impacts to ETR, cash taxes, and tax provision across U.S. and non‑U.S. jurisdictions. Models will be used as decision‑support tools for Tax leadership, Finance, and senior stakeholders.
• Serve as the central tax modeling and analytics partner to Global Tax Planning, U.S. Tax Operations, and Global Tax Accounting, ensuring consistent, reliable, and audit‑ready modeling outputs are used across planning, forecasting, provision, and transaction execution.
• Own Pillar Two quantitative modeling, including development and maintenance of OECD Pillar Two models, scenario and sensitivity analyses, and forecasting, and act as the primary modeling support for the broader tax leadership team.
• Model and analyze the U.S. and international tax consequences of complex transactions and restructurings, including GILTI, Subpart F, foreign tax credits, expense apportionment, FDII, and related regimes, and ensure impacts are appropriately reflected in quarterly and annual tax projections.
• Support tax provision and forecasting processes through model‑driven analyses, including FIN 48 reserve support and jurisdictional earnings mix impacts, working closely with Tax Accounting to align planning assumptions with provision outcomes.
• Leverage advanced Microsoft Excel as a required core skill (large data sets, structured models, scenario and sensitivity analysis), along with PowerPoint and Word for executive‑ready communication and technical documentation; utilize automation and analytics tools (e.g., Excel automation, Alteryx, Power BI or similar) to improve scalability and efficiency.
• Perform targeted tax research and document modeling assumptions, logic, and conclusions to support planning positions and maintain audit‑ready support, while partnering with technology and GBS teams to drive process improvements tied to planning and restructuring activities.

Benefits

• 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).
• This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.
• This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager