McDonald's Corporation is seeking a Senior Manager, Internal Audit – Quality Assurance, Audit Operations & Methodology. This leader is responsible for supporting the quality, consistency, and operational effectiveness of global audit delivery within the Global Internal Audit (GIA) function. The role assists in the development, execution, and continuous enhancement of GIA methodology, reporting standards, audit operations processes, and the function’s Quality Assurance & Improvement Program (QAIP).
What You'll Do
- Support the design, execution, and ongoing enhancement of the Quality Assurance & Improvement Program (QAIP) in alignment with IIA Standards.
- Perform internal quality reviews of audit engagements, reporting, and workpapers to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with audit methodology; document results and identify themes and areas of opportunity.
- Coordinate external quality assessments, lead remediation efforts, and support follow-up activities to drive continuous improvement.
- Help monitor emerging audit standards, regulatory expectations, and best industry practices; support updates to audit guidance, methodology, tools, and training materials.
- Maintain the Audit Process Manual which includes methodology, templates, guidance, and reporting standards across the audit lifecycle; coordinate updates, support enhancements as directed by audit leadership, and challenge the further enablement of technology.
- Support consistent audit practices by assisting audit teams in applying professional standards, company policies, and department objectives; identify issues and escalate.
- Help design modernized, high‑quality GIA reporting—including executive dashboards, Audit Committee materials, and enterprise insights; perform quality checks to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
- Support operational excellence across the audit process by coordinating and executing activities related to risk assessment, audit planning, resource management, scheduling, and tracking progress against audit plan; identify issues or variances.
- Challenge current audit tools and technology to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
- Support GIA risk assessment and planning processes, ensuring alignment with ERM.
- Ensure audit programs and processes remain aligned with the global risk profile and strategic audit plan.
- Provide insights and recommendations on internal control trends, emerging risk themes, and function‑level strategy.
- Initiate feedback surveys, aggregate results, and identify areas of opportunities to strengthen our global audit team.
- Coordinate the Internal Audit training curriculum, ensuring alignment with industry regulations and foundational gaps identified through quality programs and feedback surveys.
- Facilitate a culture of integrity, inclusion, continuous learning, and excellence.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
- CPA or CIA certification.
- 8+ years of progressive internal audit, external audit, and/or risk assurance experience.
- Experience managing global resources and leading complex, cross‑functional projects.
- Proven track record interacting with senior leadership and driving alignment across large, global organizations.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP, GAAS, PCAOB standards, SOX, COSO, and IIA Standards.
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree.
Team & Environment
You will be a leader within the Global Internal Audit (GIA) function and will partner closely with the Director of Internal Audit and GIA leadership.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $141,955.00 - $177,444.00 per year.
- Eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan.
- Health and welfare benefits.
- 401(k) plan.
- Adoption assistance program.
- Educational and tuition assistance programs.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Time off policies including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO.
- Sabbatical program.
McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone.
