Requirements: English
Company: McDonald''s
Region: Madrid , Community of Madrid
McDonalds 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. But its our people and values (inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family) that make us real leaders. If you want to join a big company but feel at home every day, take a look at this job opportunity.
We are looking for a Lease Accounting Specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for accounting activities related to leases, while adhering to accounting principles and implementing practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting. You will supervise lease accounting and reports thanks to your various skills and will be responsible for developing the team and ensuring that work is assigned correctly.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
- Apply the current Tax and Accounting Regulations (US GAAP, , PGC) on leasing matters.
- Lead and conduct all functions related to lease accounting functions.
- Manage the month-end and year-end accounting processes related to leases.
- Oversee the monthly accounting closing process (analytical review of deviations in the lines of his responsibility).
- Project Lead for the Leases process. Ensure compliance with SOX regulations related to the leasing area.
- Work with multiple stakeholders (Global team, Legal and RE departments) to ensure alignment with ASC 842 for the different lease contracts.
- Financial reconciliation and analysis of the lease accounts.
- Participate in international projects related to his area of responsibility, implementation of the different steps of the company''s financial transformation.
- Coordinate and analyze the work of the external accounting company with the manager to develop more efficient procedures.
- Identify, develop and implement process improvements
- Work to help establish the area''s goals and objectives for the year.
- Oversee the invoicing of charges to franchisees related to leases and answer R/E, franchisees and landlord inquiries.
- Coordinate the work of the outsourced accounting team related to leases.
- Responsible for maintaining fluid communication with Global & IT for the correct operation of the following computer applications:
- Tririga: IBM''s application for lease management
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in accounting or finance
- 3+ years of relevant experience such as FP&A, Big 4, or similar experience
- Knowledge of US GAAP
- English: level B2
- Previous people manager experience preferred
- Cross-functional expertise
- Strong leadership skills and a desire to work hard and lead from the front
- Ability to recognize operational deficiencies through data, and effectively translate/communicate model outcomes and value driven opportunities to leadership
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with diverse stakeholders
- Deep knowledge of Excel and data modeling
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule for a healthy work/life balance
- 37.5 hours working week, 27 days of annual leave
- Competitive salary reviewed annually.
- Remuneration package beyond your salary: bonus + health insurance + life insurance + accident insurance + pension plan + restaurant card
- Flexible remuneration such as childcare vouchers
- Career and development plan (that can take you anywhere in the McDonalds world!)
- We care for digital disconnection
- We are a family-friendly company
- Great work environment
- Annual awards (to recognize the extraordinary)