Accounting Manager, Restaurants

About the Department:Global Business Services (GBS) is comprised of various teams across both captive shared service centers and third party outsourcing service providers. Our vision is to connect our customers with the services and solutions they need, focus on achieving operational excellence, deliver tangible results, and pursue continuous improvement innovation. The GBS finance tower is responsible for global financial service delivery including sourced and GBS delivery teams, North America payroll, customer relationship management, and integrated GBS data and reporting.About the Opportunity:McDonald’s has an open position for a Restaurant Accounting Manager for our team. This role will also be responsible for managing a team of four accountants who oversee the accounting and financial services for McOpCo restaurants in the US & CA provided by our 3rd party. The management responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the completion of performance reviews, people development, and development and implementation of strategic plans.As a part of this team, you will have the opportunity to interact with all levels within the organization including customers in our Operations, Corporate Headquarters, and our Field and Regional locations. We are focused on individual development and allow for a variety of challenging opportunities throughout your career by offering career paths in Columbus, Ohio and Oak Brook, Illinois as well as other US and Global locations.Responsibilities include:Oversee and direct a timely month-end close process to ensure accounts are reconciled, reviewed, and have appropriate supporting documentation.Oversee monthly SOX reporting and compliance.Quarterly flux analysis of the balance sheet.Oversee quarterly balance sheet and trial balance review.Accountable for performance, development, and coaching of staff.Oversee and direct preparing for and providing support to external auditors.Various ad hoc projects.High level customer interaction and training.Responsible for the delivery excellence of the day-to-day services performed by the team.Support cost reduction/service improvement opportunities and continuous improvement.Monitor and manage service delivery performance reporting to GBS Finance leadership.Escalate issues to Service Delivery Lead when appropriate.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA and/or CPA a plus.Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience; supervision experience required.Strong project management, organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.Background in global people management, financial responsibility, operational excellence, and business decision-making.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.Significant statistical analysis and reporting experience.Strong knowledge of general accounting principles.Intermediate understanding of report query and design.Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.Strong customer service orientation.Flexibility for a changing environment.Continuous improvement mindset.Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Microsoft Excel.Willing to travel 5-10%.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.

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