Director, Accounting and Advisory

About this role

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

We are currently seeking a   Director , Accounting   & Ad visory   within the Financial Advisory and Technical C e nter of   Exc ellen ce   in McKesson’s Corporate segment.    This   leadership   role   pro vide s acco unting ov ersight   for   sever al of M cKesson’s   most   comple x   acco unting ar eas an d str ate gic   initiatives.   The   Director   will   lead a t eam   responsible f or ensur ing   accu rate   financial   rep orting,   providin g t ech nical a ccounting   guidanc e, supp orting bu s iness   tran sformat ion   initiati ves and   p artn ering   with   senior l eaders to a ddress   comple x acc ounting ma tters an d busin ess deci sions.   

The role serves as the primary finance leader supporting   Corp orate   leadershi p and   oversight of   re sult s   through   pr esen tation of   financial   results,   and commu nication   of key bu siness   risk s   and i ssues .   

In addition to strong technical accounting capabilities, this role requires a leader who demonstrates initiative, drives accountability, develops talent, embraces change and consistently delivers results while fostering a positive and collaborative culture.   

What   You’ll   Do  

• T ec hnical   Accou nting   & C lose   Lead ership   

• Research complex accounting matters, develop technical accounting positions, and document conclusions in accordance with applicable accounting guidance.   

• Lead accounting oversight for complex a reas   such as   captive insurance,   equity investments, hedging, share-based compensation, restructuring, international accounting and other strategic transactions.   

• Ensure timely and accurate accounting conclusions, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting schedules while maintaining high standards of financial reporting quality and control.   

• Support forecasting and budgeting process by working with key stakeholders as well as provide counsel and insights into financial results, forecasts, and risks.  

• Bus ines s   partners hip   & A dvi sory    

• Partner with Corporate FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, HR and business leadership on strategic initiatives and accounting implications.   

• Engage in various other ad-hoc projects or initiatives   & work effectively in a high growth environment –   inclu ding   cross-functional team management roles .  

• Provide accounting guidance for acquisitions, restructurings, financing arrangements and other significant transactions.   

• Present accounting conclusions, risks and recommendations to senior executives.  

• Leadership an d Trans formation  

• Lead , develop, and mentor a team of accounting professionals through recruiting, retention, coaching, performance management and succession   planning.   

• Dr ive process   impro vem ents , standar diz ation   automat ion and   scal a bility a cross   accounting pro cesses .  

• Build   o rganizat ion al   ca pability   thr ough   succession   planning   and t alen t dev elopment.   

• Gov ernance,   Contro ls   & Risk   Man agement  

• Mai ntain   effe ctive   intern al contr ols and su pport SO X compli ance   activi ties .    

• Iden tify a nd miti gate   financial   reporting   risks wh ile   ensuring   complianc e with a pplica ble ac counting s tandar ds and   compan y po lic ies.   

• Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls, and reporting practices to enhance efficiency, scalability, and compliance.   

Minimum Requirements  

• 12   years of   progres sive account ing, financ e, audi t or   advisor y expe rience  

• 5 + years   of   leadershi p expe rienc e   managing   teams an d devel oping ta lent  

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)   required  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related discipline   

• Exp erience   leading c omplex   account ing mat ters in a lar ge pub lic   company or   public a ccounting   en vironment  

• Experience worki ng in a co mplex m atri xed org anization   

Critical   Skil ls   

• Strong technical accounting expertise and application of U.S. GAAP.   

• Demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership and drive alignment across a matrix organization.   

• Proven ability to lead organizational change and process transformation initiatives.   

• Strong leadership, coaching, and talent development capabilities.   

• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.   

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations and technical accounting documentation.   

• Ability to balance strategic leadership with operational execution.  

Preferred Qualifications   

• Big Four public accounting experience preferred.   

• Experience supporting technical accounting and SEC reporting matters.   

• Experience with complex corporate accounting areas such as equity, compensation,   r estructuring, investments, financing, or derivatives.   

• Experience leading process transformation and automation initiatives.   

• Experience with SAP, HFM,   BlackLine   and other financial reporting systems.   

• MBA   or advanced   degree preferred .  

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographi

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