Marketing & Digital Controller (1-year Contract) - Toronto, Canada - McDonald's Canada

McDonald's Canada

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Company Description
At McDonald's, we are committed to being the best, and that starts with finding the best people. We have built a team of extraordinary people from around the world.

We are problem solvers, risk takers, innovators, and thought leaders that take our work seriously, but have fun doing it.

We challenge ourselves to get smarter and sharper every day, we value personal and professional growth, and believe in rewarding and celebrating our successes.

Job Description The Opportunity**We currently have a one-year contract opportunity within Finance for a Marketing & Digital Controller position. The Marketing & Digital Controller will report to the Director of Corporate Finance and Chief Marketing Officer. In addition, the Marketing & Digital Controller will partner with the National & Regional Marketing teams to manage the Marketing forums.

The Marketing & Digital Controller will provide strategic leadership in the areas of financial and risk management and is also responsible for stewardship of the assets of the Marketing Forum.

The Marketing & Digital Controller will also partner with key stakeholders to manage the marketing funds and optimize marketing returns.

Principal Accountabilities:
In addition to following McDonald's policies and procedures, principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
Strategic/Business Development

Active member of the Marketing Leadership team in the development of short and longterm strategies
Finance Lead within Marketing and for cross functional initiatives that impact the Marketing Forums
Strategic business partnering with various stakeholders to optimize costs and maximize returns while supporting business priorities
Oversight of risk management for Marketing Forums
Fascinate and lead discussions with Marketing Forum Board of Directors on finance related matters and strengthen confidence in management of Marketing Forums financials

Fiduciary Responsibility

Overseeing the finances for the Marketing Forums which includes compliance with accounting and reporting standards, maintaining financial controls and safeguarding the assets of the Marketing Forums
Ensuring the financial health of the Marketing Forums including cash flow management
Management of the Audit for the National and Regional Marketing Forum of Ontario
Enhancing processes and ensuring adherences to guidelines and funding principles related to overall governance of the Marketing Forums
Working with Stakeholders to develop the Annual Budget and providing projections to Marketing Leadership including Board of Directors
Foster a culture of accountability with stakeholders as it relates to budget and expenditure management

People

Foster an environment that supports and develops a highperforming team
Responsible for educating stakeholders on understanding financial information, policies, procedures and governance
Identifying and implementing process improvements to enable development of the team
Manages key relationships with banks, suppliers and Accounting firms to support the ongoing success of the Marketing Forums

Qualifications

Strong Accounting and Finance experience with a CPA designation
Solid influencing and strategic leadership skills to align stakeholders on key business priorities
Experience managing a team of Finance Managers
Ability to foster a strong culture of team development and "One Team" mentality
Strong interpersonal skills for developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

years of relevant business experience.

**Additional Information