Position Summary:  

This position will utilize strong accounting, financial reporting, planning and analytical skills to support Distribution Center, Regional and US Operations.  The Accounting Manager will manage the month-end close process, prepare financial reports, and be involved in planning and forecasting functions, as well as provide analytical support for key initiatives and ad hoc requests.  It is expected that the individual in this role demonstrate a true business partnership with all levels of leadership, this includes but is not limited to Distribution Center, Division and Senior Leadership.  This position may or may not have direct report / people leadership responsibilities as assigned to support the business 

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: 

Prepare month-end close function for multiple distribution centers including preparation of financial / operational reports, expense / inventory variance analysis, balance sheet account reconciliation

Support inventory management/control process for several distribution centers

Support capital spending / approval process

Support pricing /rebate / recovery request process

Support development of annual business plans and quarterly forecasts

Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual external customer financial /operational reporting

Support DC leadership with preparation of DC performance reporting for local Supply Chain Advisory Councils

Collect, analyze, and interpret data, quantifying financial opportunity and risk, and communicating the optimal business decisions/actions

Enhance and/or develop new financial models to improve existing financial plans or decision analysis

Develop financial analysis tools to assist in management decisions

Lead and/or participate in business initiatives

Develop/maintain key metrics as required

Support annual external audit process

Support periodic McDonald’s audit process

May or may not manage/lead direct report(s) within the Finance department

Other projects or duties as assigned.