Specialist, Accounting Operations

The Opportunity

McDonald’s has an exciting opportunity for a Specialist, Accounting Operations. You will be part of a team that plays a critical role in the Canada Market to drive effective accounting operations. You will act as the day-to-day accounting partner in the Market for the third-party provider performing accounting operational activities. The ideal candidate will be able to execute the accounting processes swiftly, bringing a strong technical aptitude and process and continuous improvement mindset.

The candidate is expected to work out of the Toronto office.

This posting is for a new role.

Duties

• Support the assistant financial controller in addressing escalations and efficiently completing triage activities.
• Support month-end and yearend close activities, including preparation and review of supporting documentation
• Assist with transaction processing, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Execute and support delivery of controllership activities (e.g., A2R, P2P, R2R, etc.) with precision.
• Perform and support accounting, audit, and tax activities that require in-Market presence.
• Support the escalation process for issues, disputes, and approvals within Scaled Services.
• Act as the day-to-day accounting partner in the Market for third-party provider performing accounting operational activities.
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of the work coming out of the third-party provider.
• Serve as primary point of contact for the Canada market finance team and corporate leaders, ensuring effective communication and support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, or local equivalent) or progress toward certification preferred
• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience in accounting operations, financial processing, or related roles
• Proven ability to successfully work with third-party provider(s).
• Demonstrates experience in customer – focused approach with commitment to delivering high-quality service and support to stakeholders.
• Proven ability in applying continuous improvement to processes to drive efficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills:
• Ability to follow standardized processes and work under tight deadlines managing multiple key business priorities.

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $61,440 - $81,919 per year
 
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.