Sr Manager, Technical Accounting
Date: Jun 19, 2025
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60607
Company: McDonald's Corporation
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.
Job Description
McDonald’s Corporate Controller Group currently has an excellent Senior Manager level opportunity. This accounting position offers an individual the opportunity to become involved in the accounting, analysis, and reporting in some of the Company’s more technical accounting areas. The role requires an individual to be well versed in US GAAP principles and have the ability to research specific accounting standards and apply them to McDonald’s new business initiatives.
This Accounting Senior Manager role also offers a broad perspective on McDonald’s global business and allows for the individual to be a trusted business partner to multiple departments across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Accounting and analysis of technical accounting matters, including research and documentation
- Understand McDonald’s accounting policies and how to apply them to new Company initiatives
- Provide fiduciary leadership and promote strong internal control compliance
- Assist with various ad-hoc requests, special projects and technical accounting research for finance management and global finance teams
- Development and supervision of staff
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 6+ years of accounting experience
- Previous Public Accounting experience
- Prior experience with leading, coaching and developing a team
- CPA or equivalent is required
Compensation
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Long - Term Incentive: Yes
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Salary Range
Salary Ranges-$129,800.00 - $165,490.00 per year
Additional Information:
Benefits eligible: 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). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.
Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.
Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan.
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.
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Nearest Major Market: Chicago