Manager, Tax Operations

About McDonalds in India One of the world s largest employers with locations in more than 100 countries McDonald s Corporation has corporate opportunities in Hyderabad Our global offices serve as dynamic innovation and operations hubs designed to expand McDonald s global talent base and in-house expertise Our new office in Hyderabad will bring together knowledge across business technology analytics and AI accelerating our ability to deliver impactful solutions for the business and our customers across the globe Position Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented individual with indirect tax compliance experience to join our Finance Operations Shared Service Center in Hyderabad In this role this individual will be responsible for understanding the data required for global tax compliance processes ensuring timely tax filings managing the team performing value-add analysis and enabling process optimization This role involves close collaboration with the business global Tax teams and external providers to support efficient and accurate tax activities Who were looking for A tax professional with 5-8 years of experience in indirect tax compliance and reporting preferably in a shared service center or multinational organization Strong leadership and team management skills including proven experience in managing teams and delivering results through others In-depth knowledge of global indirect tax regulations and compliance requirements High degree of business acumen understanding end-to-end finance and indirect tax reporting processes and related dependencies Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a proven ability to oversee detailed tax computations and compliance activities Excellent interpersonal and communication skills capable of building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders Experience working with third-party outsourced providers and familiarity with financial systems such as Oracle Cloud and Vertex Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks meet deadlines and manage multiple activities simultaneously Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Taxation or a related field CPA CMA or other relevant professional certifications preferred Key Responsibilities Team Leadership and Management Lead and mentor a team of direct indirect and transfer pricing tax professionals ensuring clarity in roles expectations and career development opportunities Oversee daily operations of direct and indirect tax resources including providing guidance and resolving escalations as needed and providing regular updates to the Global Tax Process Lead GPL Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment that aligns with McDonalds values and objectives Tax Compliance Oversight Manage the activities performed by Tax members in the Hyderabad office on behalf of the Global Tax team and gather regular feedback from GPL and market teams Monitor and validate data prepared by staff for compliance purposes including data extraction from Oracle Cloud and Vertex Work closely with external providers including managing timely deliverables to and from the provider Stay updated on changes in tax regulations and communicate their implications to the team and other stakeholders Process Improvement Regularly review master data to identify changes to incorporate into downstream indirect tax reporting processes Coordinate with resources in Global Taxation team to support Finance Functional Solutions Tax Lead in updating and maintaining Vertex based on regulatory or business changes Work with Global Tax Process Lead GPL to conduct regular reviews and audits to identify potential risks and areas for process improvement Implement standardized procedures and controls to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the indirect tax compliance process Performance Metrics Adhere to Service Level Agreements SLAs and Key Performance Indicators KPIs related to indirect tax compliance and reporting Monitor performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and take proactive measures to meet or exceed targets Collaborate with team members to optimize workflow processes and ensure timely delivery of services Communication and Collaboration Act as the primary point of contact within the shared service center for internal stakeholders on tax matters including audits inquiries and planning Coordinate with market tax teams to support indirect audit requests and ensure compliance Collaborate with external providers managing the day-to-day relationship to ensure timely and effective outcomes Build and maintain strong relationships with global Tax leaders Finance Legal and IT teams Work location Hyderabad India Work pattern Full time role Work mode Hybrid Additional Information McDonalds is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs McDonalds provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex sex stereotyping pregnancy including pregnancy childbirth and medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding race color religion ancestry or national origin age disability status medical condition marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression transgender status protected military or veteran status citizenship status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training McDonalds Capability Center India Private Limited McDonalds in India is a proud equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture At McDonalds in India employment decisions are based on merit job requirements and business needs and all qualified candidates are considered for employment McDonalds in India does not discriminate based on race religion colour age gender marital status nationality ethnic origin sexual orientation political affiliation veteran status disability status medical history parental status genetic information or any other basis protected under state or local laws Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment