Supervisor, 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 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 Accounting Supervisor to join our team. This position offers a tremendous opportunity for an individual to gain an understanding of McDonald’s Corporation and our global business. Collaborative, team-oriented culture with expectations of the 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, Finance or Business
3+ years of experience in the accounting or finance industry
Strong problem-solving skills, and must have the initiative and ability to find efficiencies and execute solutions to improve processes
Ability to successfully navigate cross-functional teams and projects
Ability to effectively supervise, coach and develop others
Have the ability to balance the interests & demands of multiple stakeholders at once
Strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams
Results-driven individual
Outstanding analytical abilities and communication skills
Strong knowledge of general accounting principles
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to quickly learn other software applications necessary to complete daily tasks

Nice To Haves

Experience in “owning” receivables aging & related processes preferred
Experience in reconciling intercompany accounts preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact with the IDL Finance teams and subject matter expert on all topics related to the International Developmental Licensee segment (e.g. accounting treatment under US GAAP, reporting, ad-hoc projects that arise, etc.)
Lead and manage a team for finance modernization projects
Oversee the intercompany process and support monthly general ledger close processes
Prepare and present quarterly Accounts Receivable Aging analysis to Leadership
Ensure monthly and quarterly Internal Controls for area of responsibility are operating effectively
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency of existing processes and propose enhancements and participate in ad hoc projects
Cultivate trusting relationships with our many global markets contacts and segment business unit partners

Benefits

sabbatical program
tuition assistance
flexible work arrangements
health and welfare benefits
a 401(k) plan
adoption assistance program
educational assistance program
flexible ways of working
time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO)
comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage
life insurance
bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance