Sr Manager, Tax Planning

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.

McDonald’s is actively looking for a Senior Manager, Global Tax Planning to lead global tax planning projects, provide tax technical analysis & advice and coach staff. This position will report directly to the Director of Global Tax Planning. This person 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.

Note: This role follows a hybrid schedule with three days per week onsite at the MHQ office. We are open to considering candidates who are willing to relocate to Chicago independently.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution; CPA certification, Master’s Degree in Taxation J.D. / LL.M. (taxation) is preferred.
• 6+ years of relevant tax planning and international tax experience in either a public accounting or corporate setting.
• 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…