Accounting Manager

Mckesson Corporation; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking an Accounting Manager within the Global Technical Controllership group. You will oversee the close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements, while managing complex accounting duties.

Work with corporate leadership and business units to deliver high-quality reporting, drive process improvements, and strengthen internal controls. A CPA and strong communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years accounting experience in a multinational setting.
• CPA certification required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close process with corporate and business unit partners.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules.
• Develop process improvements and internal controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate statements.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.

Skills

Month-end close

Quarterly close

Multinational experience

Cross-functional communication

SAP

FCCS

SmartView

Blackline

Education

Certified Public Accountant

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

FCCS

SmartView

Blackline

Job description

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.

McKesson Corporation is a global leader in healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy, community oncology and specialty care, and healthcare information solutions. McKesson partners with pharmaceutical manufacturers, providers, pharmacies, governments, and other organizations in healthcare to help provide the right medicines, medical products, and healthcare services to the right patients at the right time, safely and cost-effectively. United by our ICARE shared principles, our employees work every day to innovate and deliver opportunities that make our customers and partners more successful - all for the better health of patients. McKesson has been named a “Most Admired Company” in the healthcare wholesaler category by FORTUNE, a “Best Place to Work” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and a topmilitary-friendly companyby Military Friendly. For more information, visit www.mckesson.com.

We take pride in our culture of connection and believe in a workplace where everyone can be their full, authentic self. We welcome and encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities and others with diverse perspectives to join our growing team. Your unique perspective and experience are valuable assets that can translate into a rewarding career path with us.

Join our team of leaders to begin a rewarding career.

The Role

We are currently seeking an Accounting Manager within the Global Technical Controllership group at McKesson. This is a high-level contributing role and is focused on the accounting for complex accounting areas primarily within in our Corporate segment. You will be part of the monthly close, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements, while having responsibility for a diverse range of complex accounting duties. You will also have the opportunity to be a key part in helping to scale our accounting department. A good understanding of US GAAP and accounting processes will be required for executing strategic initiatives or other complex accounting issues that arise and bringing innovative ideas to improve current processes. As this role will be working in partnership with corporate leadership and business unit management, excellent communication skills, collaboration, and ability to influence others will be key in being successful in this role. Healthy curiosity, ability to challenge status quo and test new ideas will also be key. This role will also require the ability to take initiative, execute (debate, decide, commit) and deliver results consistently while keeping a positive and tenacious attitude.

Position details

• Manage several key areas within the Corporate close process requiring partnership with various Corporate functions, third parties, and other tax and business unit partners to support internal transactions and initiatives. Sample complex areas within our team include, but are not limited to management incentive program, captive insurance programs, equity investments, hedging accounting, share-based compensation, restructuring and more. Responsibilities will include execution and/or review of journal entries, reconciliations, reporting schedules.
• Collaborate and coordinate with various business partners to obtain required financial reporting information and develop improvements to the financial reporting process.
• Perform research and develop conclusions on complex issues and document in whitepapers in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance.
• Engage in various other ad-hoc projects or initiatives & work effectively in a high growth environment – comfortable in both individual contributor roles and cross-functional team management roles, depending on what is required by the business at the time.
• Promote and embody a culture of continuous improvement and operational innovation through ongoing evaluations process improvements and regular interactions with business owners and management on accounting matters.
• Support forecasting and budgeting process by working with key stakeholders as well as provide counsel and insights into financial results, forecasts, and risks.
• Maintain and execute adequate internal controls for responsibilities.

Typical Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years accounting experience
• Certified Public Accountant
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting

Critical Skills

• Experience executing and performing month-end and quarterly close activities in a multi-national organization.
• Ability to work independently, manage, and prioritize various responsibilities.
• Cultivates and maintains a priority around transparency, accuracy, diligence, timeliness, and teamwork.
• Strong cross functional written and communication skills required.
• An inquisitive mindset will be beneficial in this role. Being able to get to the detail but also being able to step back and analyze the bigger picture will be key to developing your career in this space.
• Strong systems skills (e.g., SAP, FCCS, SmartView, and Blackline, preferred)

Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or related field.

Physical Requirement

Potential travel on an as needed basis.

Job Location

Remote, In-office monthly collaboration events

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$90,800 - $151,300

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

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