Accounting Manager

McKesson; United States; Remote; USD 84,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Accounting Manager, where your expertise in revenue and accounts receivable will shape the financial landscape. This role emphasizes leadership and process improvement, ensuring compliance with US GAAP while managing a high-performing team. You'll collaborate with various departments, driving productivity and efficiency through innovative solutions. With a competitive compensation package and a commitment to employee growth, this opportunity promises to be both rewarding and impactful. If you're ready to make a difference in the healthcare sector, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Annual bonus opportunities

Comprehensive health benefits

Career development programs

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong understanding of AR reserves accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee revenue and AR accounting across business units.
• Lead month-end close process and ensure compliance.

Skills

US GAAP

AR reserve accounting

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Finance degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

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.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of revenue and accounts receivable accounting across McKesson’s business units. The ideal candidate will have strong US GAAP knowledge, deep expertise in AR reserve accounting, and proven experience managing month-end close in complex environments.

This role leads core accounting operations, drives process improvements, supports internal controls, and manages a high-performing team, including offshore resources. Responsibilities include applying accounting principles to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, evaluating procedures and controls, and identifying improvement opportunities in support of the Accounting, Reporting, and Compliance (ARC) team.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue & AR Accounting

• Oversee revenue and AR accounting activities across all business units in compliance with US GAAP and internal policies.
• Manage AR reserve accounting, including allowance for doubtful accounts and other relevant reserves.
• Lead the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, variance analysis, and internal reporting

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and analyze recurring reports such as AR aging, DSO, and cash collections trends.
• Conduct detailed analytical reviews on billing, collections, customer payments, rebates, and revenue trends.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit standards.
• Lead and document monthly, quarterly, and annual AR controls; complete BlackLine reconciliations and certifications.
• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and internal audit for AR-related inquiries.

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Support

• Act as the go-to resource for internal business units regarding revenue and AR-related questions, including customer rebates and P&L impacts.
• Collaborate with corporate finance and divisional teams to ensure accurate classification of cash receipts and resolution of discrepancies.

Team Leadership

• Lead a team of onshore and offshore accounting professionals, providing coaching, performance feedback, and support in career development.
• Drive productivity and efficiency through clear goal setting, workload prioritization, and performance management.
• Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment aligned with McKesson’s core values.

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Identify and lead initiatives to improve AR accounting processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Finance, IT, and Operations to implement scalable solutions.
• Leveraging BlackLine to automate balance sheet reconciliations, Journals, and Tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance
• 3+ years of direct experience in revenue and AR accounting
• Stong Understanding of AR reserves accounting
• Understanding of ASC 606 desired
• Experience leading month-end close and compliance cycles in a Fortune 500 environment
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JDE; BlackLine proficiency preferred

Critical Skills

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Proven leadership experience, including oversight of offshore resources
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and internal control frameworks
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and identify exceptions
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, formulas); Power BI/Tableau a plus, but not required
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and effectively communicate with senior leaders
• Results-driven with continuous improvement mindset

Career Level: M2
Work Type: Hybrid, Onsite as required
Direct Reports: Yes, position is subject to direct reports
Physical Requirements: General office demands

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, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$84,300 - $140,500

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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