Accounting Manager, Trade Vendor

Mckesson Corporation; Quebec; On-site; CAD 136,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson Corporation seeks an experienced Accounting Manager overseeing Trade Vendors COGS & AP within ARC. You’ll manage period-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations, partnering with North America and Canada stakeholders. Lead SOX compliance and drive automation and analytics to modernize processes.

Role emphasizes collaboration, senior leadership communication, and cross-functional support across multiple business units. Travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• ,Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or related field is required.
• 7+ years of accounting experience; CPA preferred.
• Experience with SAP or other large ERPs; familiarity with multi-system environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform period-end close activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by Virtual Team.
• Oversee period-end reporting deliverables and flux analyses with senior management.
• Ensure SOX compliance and support internal/external audits.
• Lead process improvements using analytics, automation, and AI.

Skills

SAP/ERP proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Senior stakeholder presentation

Accounting controls

Analytical thinking

SOX compliance

Automation/AI in accounting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting

Tools

Power BI

BlackLine

ServiceNow

Job description

McKesson, l'une des 10 premières entreprises du classement Fortune Global 500, touche à pratiquement tous les aspects des soins de santé et s'emploie à faire une réelle différence. Nous sommes reconnus pour notre capacité à offrir un savoir, des produits et des services qui rendent les soins de qualité plus accessibles et plus abordables. Chez nous, la santé, le bonheur et le bien-being de nos gens et des personnes que nous desservons sont prioritaires - et nous tiennent à cœur.

Ce que tu fais chez McKesson a de limportance. Nous favorisons une culture où tu peux t'épanouir et avoir un impact, et où tu es encouragé à proposer de nouvelles idées. Ensemble, nous façonnons l’avenir de la santé pour nos patients, nos communautés et nos équipes. Si tu souhaites dès aujourd’hui contribuer à la santé de demain, nous aimerions avoir de tes nouvelles.

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.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Accounting Operations and is responsible for accounting operations within Trade Vendors COGS & AP in McKesson’s shared services Accounting, Reporting, and Compliance operations (ARC) team. The Accounting Manager oversees and performs period-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, and related reporting, while partnering with Business Units and stakeholders across North America and Canada.

The role provides oversight and support to the Virtual Team by reviewing work, managing escalations, analyzing exceptions, and driving timely resolution of outstanding items. It also supports SOX compliance, internal and external audit requests, and continuous improvement of controls and accounting processes.

Beyond core operations, the Accounting Manager will help advance ARC’s transformation by leveraging technology, analytics, automation, and AI to modernize processes, improve reporting, and strengthen the integrity of general ledger information. While the primary scope is Trade Vendors COGS & AP, the role may also support broader accounting, reporting, control, or transformation initiatives across McKesson.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience with SAP or other large ERPs
• Experience working with a third-party service provider preferred
• Experience in a large company with complex, multi-system environments preferred
• Strong communication skills including ability to present to senior leaders
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and develop strong partnerships with all facets of the organization
• Perform and review period-end close accounting activities and ensure deadlines are met
• Review journal entries prepared by the Virtual Team and supporting documentation
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and reports prepared by the Virtual Team
• Oversee preparation and review of period-end reporting deliverables
• Coordinate tasks performed by the Virtual Team to ensure quality service delivery and mitigate risks
• Provide feedback and support escalations raised by the Virtual Team
• Provide monthly flux analysis explanations for specific general ledger accounts and lead related discussions with senior management while tailoring communications to the appropriate audience in a clear, concise format
• Generate reports from multiple systems and perform in-depth analysis, as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and drive process improvements
• Provide accounting support to various stakeholders and multiple functions across multiple Business Units
• Support broader McKesson initiatives as business needs evolve
• Review and update applicable Statement of Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and policies
• Analyze complex accounting and operational issues, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions that improve accuracy, control effectiveness, and process sustainability
• Ensure compliance with applicable SOX requirements, internal controls, and company policies

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or related field required

Minimum Requirements

• 7+ years of accounting experience
• Certified Public Accountant preferred

Critical Skills

• Experience with SAP or other large ERPs
• Experience working with a third-party service provider preferred
• Experience in a large company with complex, multi-system environments preferred
• Strong communication skills including ability to present to senior leaders
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and develop strong partnerships with all facets of the organization
• Excellent team building skills, strategic problem-solving skills, strong project and resource management, analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and internal control environments
• Experience documenting accounting processes and understanding how those processes impact the business
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a highly ambiguous, evolving environment, including during large-scale transformations, process redesign, or changes in ownership models
• Experience leveraging analytics, automation, or AI-enabled tools to improve accounting processes preferred
• Experience with BlackLine, Power BI, ServiceNow, or similar tools preferred

Physical Requirements

• General office demands.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time

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 geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Notre échelle salariale de base pour ce poste

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$95,300 - $158,900

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