Financial Reporting Supervisor jobs in Aurora, IL

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

The McDonald’s Corporate Controller Group’s Accounting and Reporting group currently has an excellent opportunity for an Accounting Supervisor to join our team. This position offers a tremendous opportunity for an individual to gain an understanding of McDonald’s Corporation and our global business.

Collaborative, team-oriented culture with expectations of individual building strong relationships with our key customers. This position calls for an individual who is results-driven with strong organizational skills that can manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines. Our environment is fast-paced and going through change, requiring the candidate to be able to help drive efficiencies.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Ownership of third-party royalty invoicing & receivables process
• Ownership of the intercompany charge & reconciliation process
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly account reconciliations
• Ensure monthly and quarterly Internal Controls for area of responsibility are operating effectively
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency of existing processes and propose enhancements and participate in ad hoc projects
• Assist in the monthly general ledger close process
• Subject matter expert on all topics related to the International Developmental Licensee segment (e.g. reporting, ad-hoc projects that arise, etc)
• Lead a team of two accounting coordinators who execute the third-party invoicing and intercompany charge process, supporting their professional growth
• Cultivate trusting relationships with our many global markets contacts and segment business unit partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• 3 years of experience in the accounting or finance industry
• Strong problem-solving skills, and must have the initiative and ability to find efficiencies an execute solutions to improve processes
• Ability to successfully navigate cross-functional teams and projects
• Experience with billing and invoicing of third-party and intercompany charges in a large multinational company preferred
• Ability to effectively supervise, coach and develop others
• Experience in “owning” receivables aging & related processes preferred
• Have the ability to balance the interests & demands of multiple stakeholders at once
• Strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams
• Experience in reconciling intercompany accounts preferred
• Results-driven individual
• Outstanding analytical abilities and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to quickly learn other software applications necessary to complete daily tasks

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 [email protected]. 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.