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. As the global leader in the food service industry, our legacy of innovation and hard work continues to drive us.
From drive thru updates to delivery to mobile order and pay, we are innovating quickly and growing. 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 outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

While most of us are working remote during COVID-19, we're excited to get back to our state-of-the-art headquarters 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. We are interested in people who enhance our company culture: Does this role interest you? We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement!

The Tax Analyst in Global Tax is a key player to support the management of the Company’s tax accounting and financial statement reporting, US Federal and State and Local tax compliance and audits. This role will also focus on implementing technology and efficient processes to streamline the Company’s US tax compliance, audit and provision reporting processes.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting Tax Accounting Group in preparation of the Company’s quarterly and annual US GAAP tax provision: including gathering data, preparing calculations, collaborate with team members within Global Tax Department and Corporate Accounting groups.
• Assist in reviewing international market US GAAP Provision.
• Assist in calculation and preparation of Uncertain Tax Position reserves, memos and analysis.
• Ensure appropriate SOX Documentation throughout Global Tax.
• Assist US Tax Operations in preparation and filing of federal and state/local tax filings: returns: including gathering data, preparing calculations.
• Preparation of State tax audits and notices including gathering information, responding to document requests, drafting filing position memos.
• Assist with state Indirect tax reporting and controversy.
• Perform tax research and document tax positions taken for tax reporting purposes and review/update the Company’s process memos.
• Keep up to date on US (Federal and State) tax law changes impacting McDonald's and work with manager to ensure changes are accurately accounted for in the US tax reporting.
• Identify and assist with the implementation of process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency in the tax compliance and provision areas to modernize our Global Tax function. This includes the automation of current manual work and streamlining processes.

Reporting:

Will report to the Manager of Global Tax Operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting required.
• 2+ years of experience working in the US Domestic (Federal and State/Local) Tax field in either a public accounting or corporate setting.
• Complex analytical and strong problem-solving skills, with the ability and desire to work in a flexible, fast-paced environment while handling multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Strong business and financial acumen and strong communication skills.
• Experience with Word, Excel, Teams, Powerpoint, and Outlook. Alteryx, Data Visualization Tools (e.g., Microsoft PowerBI/Tableau) and other Automation tools is a strong plus.
• Experience with OneSource Suite, including Dataflow, is a strong plus.

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