Director, Accounting and Advisory

McKesson’s Corporate; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson seeks a Director, Accounting & Advisory within the Financial Advisory and Technical Center of Excellence in its Corporate segment. This leadership role provides accounting oversight for complex areas and strategic initiatives, partnering with senior leaders to address risks and business decisions.

The role requires 12 years in accounting/finance, CPA, and strong GAAP expertise, with a track record of leading teams, driving change, and delivering high-quality financial reporting in a

Qualifications

• 12 years of progressive accounting, finance, audit or advisory experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and developing talent.
• CPA required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related discipline.
• Experience leading complex accounting matters in a large public company or public accounting environment.
• Experience working in a complex matrixed organization.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Research complex accounting matters, develop technical accounting positions, and document conclusions in accordance with applicable accounting guidance.
• Lead accounting oversight for complex areas 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.
• 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 – including 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.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of accounting professionals through recruiting, retention, coaching, performance management and succession planning.
• Drive process improvements, standardization automation and scalability across accounting processes.
• Build organizational capability through succession planning and talent development.
• Maintain effective internal controls and support SOX compliance activities.
• Identify and mitigate financial reporting risks while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls, and reporting practices to enhance efficiency, scalability, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

CPA

Technical accounting

U.S. GAAP

Executive communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

SAP

HFM

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.

We are currently seeking a Director, Accounting & Advisory within the Financial Advisory and Technical Center of Excellence in McKesson's Corporate segment. This leadership role provides accounting oversight for several of McKesson's most complex accounting areas and strategic initiatives. The Director will lead a team responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, providing technical accounting guidance, supporting business transformation initiatives and partnering with senior leaders to address complex accounting matters and business decisions. The role serves as the primary finance leader supporting Corporate leadership and oversight of results through presentation of financial results, and communication of key business risks and issues. 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

• Research complex accounting matters, develop technical accounting positions, and document conclusions in accordance with applicable accounting guidance.
• Lead accounting oversight for complex areas 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.
• 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 – including 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.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of accounting professionals through recruiting, retention, coaching, performance management and succession planning.
• Drive process improvements, standardization automation and scalability across accounting processes.
• Build organizational capability through succession planning and talent development.
• Maintain effective internal controls and support SOX compliance activities.
• Identify and mitigate financial reporting risks while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls, and reporting practices to enhance efficiency, scalability, and compliance.

Minimum Requirements

• 12 years of progressive accounting, finance, audit or advisory experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and developing talent
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related discipline
• Experience leading complex accounting matters in a large public company or public accounting environment
• Experience working in a complex matrixed organization
• Critical Skills 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, restructuring, 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 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. Our Base Pay Range for this position $125,300 - $208,800

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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.