Specialist, Financial Reporting

McDonald's Corporation•Chicago, IL

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. The McDonald’s Corporate Controller Group’s Accounting and Reporting group currently has an excellent opportunity for an Analyst to join our team. This position offers a tremendous opportunity for an individual to gain an understanding of McDonald’s Corporation, global business, financial statements, consolidation accounting, internal and external reporting and more. It will provide the candidate with the ability to further enhance their analytical, communication and project management skills. Collaborative, team-oriented culture with expectations of individual building strong relationships with our key customers. This position calls for an individual who is results-driven with strong organizational skills that can manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines. Our environment is fast-paced and going through change, requiring the candidate to be able to help drive efficiencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance
2+ years of experience in the accounting industry and/or in financial services, public experience preferred
Outstanding analytical abilities and communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Results-driven individual
Strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams
Initiative and creativity in finding efficiencies
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to quickly learn other software applications necessary to complete daily tasks

Responsibilities

Analysis, consolidation and reporting of monthly financial information for actual and projected results
Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries and account reconciliations as well as relevant controls for SOX compliance
Support cash flow preparation and other 10-Q/10-K activities
Assist with various ad-hoc requests and special projects for global finance teams
Collaboration with various stakeholders across global markets, Tax, Treasury, internal and external auditors, etc.