Company 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.

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:

• Take a class at Hamburger University

• Sample future items in our Test Kitchen

• Utilize the latest technology to connect with your team around the globe

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:

Following a hybrid work model out of our global headquarters in the West Loop (Chicago, IL - USA), the Senior Manager, Global Tax Planning will lead global tax planning projects, provide tax technical analysis & advice and coach staff. The Senior Manager, Global Tax Planning will serve as a leader for international tax planning and will advise on tax controversy management, transfer pricing and tax operations. The role will also directly lead and develop team members at various stages of their careers and assist with the identification and effective resolution of talent and retention issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax advisors and external auditors on significant international tax transactions and gain alignment with external parties on potential tax consequences in a timely and cost effective manner.

• Provide guidance on the tax implications of global cash repatriation efforts. Collaborate with Corporate Treasury and local markets teams to best optimize financial implications and ensure committed cash targets are continually met.

• Act as a key interface between the local market tax and finance teams regarding management of tax issues and development of local tax resources

• Assist with analyzing Uncertain tax positions related to global planning transactions and prepare or review supporting memos and related documentation.

• Partner with the US Tax Operations team with tax technical guidance on compliance matters and reporting related to US taxation of international activity. As well as proactively interface on tax accounting implications of tax planning and international activity.

• Supervise international and United States legislation to strategically assess implications of existing structures. This includes projections of implications and developing viable alternatives where changes in tax laws have an unintended consequence.

• Provide strategic direction for overall effective resolution of tax controversy matters, where those controversies involve tax technical issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required

• 6+ years of relevant tax planning and international tax experience in either a public accounting or corporate setting is required.

• CPA certification, Master’s Degree in Taxation J.D. / LL.M. (taxation) is preferred.

• Deep knowledge of domestic and international tax laws, rules and regulations, and various indirect tax laws, rules and regulations.

• Significant background in US GAAP and/or IFRS reporting for a global multi-national company, including internal controls / Sarbanes Oxley 404 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.

Additional Information:

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

Requsition ID: REF7446U_743999999262285