Department OverviewUnder general supervision of the Senior Manager - Tax Operations, the Manager - Federal Tax Operations will primarily be responsible for managing U.S. federal income tax compliance, tax accounting, and controversy activities.
The position will manage an internal tax professional, and drive process improvements and automation to support enterprise-wide business objectives. Additionally, the position will partner closely with Finance, Tax Planning, Legal, Controllership, and external advisors.
Duties- Manage the preparation, review, and filing of U.S. federal income tax returns, extensions, estimated tax payments, and related filings, while partnering with and managing external tax providers.
- In conjunction with the Senior Manager - Tax Operations, oversee the company's U.S. federal income tax accounting function, including quarterly calculations, return-to-provision process, and discrete items. Review book-tax differences and ETR analyses.
- Partner with internal controversy team to ensure comprehensive and timely IRS responses.
- Manage, mentor, and coach a direct report, providing ongoing guidance, development opportunities, and performance feedback to support professional growth and achievement of team objectives.
- Implement automation and process improvements across the U.S. federal tax function, working with internal & external tax technology resources to ensure technology strategy alignment across other tax functions, and alignment with overall finance modernization objectives.
- Advise Global Tax leadership on new U.S. federal legislation and interpretations of existing regulations.
- Provide technical guidance to other areas of the organization on federal tax matters impacting business operations, transactions, and other initiatives.
- Work cross-functionally with other Tax Operations and Planning teams as needed.
QualificationsRequired
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- 7+ years of tax experience supporting domestic tax operations, controversey, and tax accounting
- Working knowledge of Excel, OneSource Tax Provision, OneSource Income Tax, Oracle ERP, and automation tools such as Alteryx
- Demonstrated leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Development mindset in approach to direct reports, with ability to establish and act upon development plans
- Comfortable dealing with ambiguity, developing processes, and utilizing technology to improve work streams
- Tax research proficiency
Preferred
- Master's degree in taxation or accounting
- CPA certification
- Large multinational corporation or Big 4 public accounting experience
- Experience with tax technology, process automation, and ERP implementations
CompensationBonus Eligible: Yes
Long - Term Incentive Eligible: Yes
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Salary RangeThe expected salary range for this role is $115,872.00 - $144,840.00 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.
The position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance.
Additional Information: Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance.
Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.
Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald's long-term incentive plan.
