Specialist, Accounting Operations

The Opportunity

McDonald’s has an exciting opportunity for a Specialist, Accounting Operations. You will be part of a team that plays a critical role in the Canada Market to drive effective accounting operations. You will act as the day-to-day accounting partner in the Market for the third-party provider performing accounting operational activities. The ideal candidate will be able to execute the accounting processes swiftly, bringing a strong technical aptitude and process and continuous improvement mindset. The candidate is expected to work out of the Toronto office. This posting is for a new role.

Duties

• Support the assistant financial controller in addressing escalations and efficiently completing triage activities.


• Support month-end and yearend close activities, including preparation and review of supporting documentation


• Assist with transaction processing, account reconciliations, and variance analysis


• Execute and support delivery of controllership activities (e.g., A2R, P2P, R2R, etc.) with precision.


• Perform and support accounting, audit, and tax activities that require in-Market presence.


• Support the escalation process for issues, disputes, and approvals within Scaled Services.


• Act as the day-to-day accounting partner in the Market for third-party provider performing accounting operational activities.


• Ensure the accuracy and quality of the work coming out of the third-party provider.


• Serve as primary point of contact for the Canada market finance team and corporate leaders, ensuring effective communication and support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, or local equivalent) or progress toward certification preferred


• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience in accounting operations, financial processing, or related roles


• Proven ability to successfully work with third-party provider(s).


• Demonstrates experience in customer – focused approach with commitment to delivering high-quality service and support to stakeholders.


• Proven ability in applying continuous improvement to processes to drive efficiency.


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills:


• Ability to follow standardized processes and work under tight deadlines managing multiple key business priorities

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $61,440.00 - $81,919.00 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.