Manager, Tax Operations

McDonald's Corporation • Chicago, IL

2d • $115,872 - $144,840

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Senior Manager – Tax Operations, the Manager – Federal Tax Operations manages U.S. federal income tax compliance, tax accounting, and controversy activities. The position manages an internal tax professional and drives process improvements and automation in support of enterprise-wide business objectives. It partners closely with Finance, Tax Planning, Legal, Controllership, and external advisors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of tax experience supporting domestic tax operations, controversy, and tax accounting.
• Working knowledge of Excel, OneSource Tax Provision, OneSource Income Tax, Oracle ERP, and automation tools such as Alteryx.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• A development mindset when managing direct reports, with the ability to establish and act on development plans.
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity, developing processes, and using technology to improve workflows.
• Tax research proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in taxation or accounting.
• CPA certification.
• Experience at a large multinational corporation or Big 4 public accounting firm.
• Experience with tax technology, process automation, and ERP implementations.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation, review, and filing of U.S. federal income tax returns, extensions, estimated tax payments, and related filings, partnering with and managing external tax providers.
• In conjunction with the Senior Manager – Tax Operations, oversee the company’s U.S. federal income tax accounting function, including quarterly calculations, the return-to-provision process, and discrete items; review book-tax differences and effective tax rate analyses.
• Partner with the internal controversy team to ensure comprehensive and timely IRS responses.
• Manage, mentor, and coach a direct report by providing ongoing guidance, development opportunities, and performance feedback.
• Implement automation and process improvements across the U.S. federal tax function, working with internal and external tax technology resources to align technology strategy with other tax functions and finance modernization objectives.
• Advise Global Tax leadership on new U.S. federal legislation and interpretations of existing regulations.
• Provide technical guidance to other areas of the organization on federal tax matters affecting business operations, transactions, and other initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally with other Tax Operations and Planning teams as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance.
• Eligibility for stock or other equity grants under McDonald’s long-term incentive plan.
• Sabbatical program.
• Tuition assistance.
• Flexible work arrangements.

What This Job Offers

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