Senior Accounting & Transformation Leader

McKesson; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking an experienced leader to drive accounting operations and transformation initiatives from Irving, TX. This role oversees period-end close, general ledger integrity, and SOX compliance while steering automation and AI-enabled workflows to improve efficiency.

The position partners with multiple business units and senior leadership to deliver strategic projects, optimize processes, and ensure reliable financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review period-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analysis, and financial reporting.
• Oversee preparation and review of period-end deliverables performed by the Virtual Team.
• Analyze complex accounting issues and develop practical solutions that improve quality, efficiency, and control effectiveness.
• Provide oversight of general ledger activity and ensure integrity and completeness of accounting records.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain compliance with SOX requirements and internal control standards.
• Partner with stakeholders across multiple business units to resolve accounting, operational, and reporting issues.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes and improve operational efficiency through technology-enabled solutions.
• Partner with transformation teams to evaluate, implement, and optimize AI-enabled workflows, digital agents, analytics tools, and automation platforms.
• Monitor and oversee automated processes to ensure output accuracy, control compliance, and sustainable operating practices.
• Champion modernization initiatives that support ARC's future-state operating model.
• Evaluate business processes for automation readiness and recommend scalable solutions that reduce manual effort and increase effectiveness.
• Serve as a key contributor on accounting transformation initiatives and enterprise process improvement projects.
• Lead or actively participate in strategic projects that impact accounting operations, reporting, controls, process standardization, and organizational effectiveness.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation using strong project management and change management practices.
• Coordinate stakeholders across Finance, Technology, Shared Services, and Business Units to achieve project objectives.
• Establish and monitor project milestones, risks, dependencies, and success metrics.
• Support broader ARC and corporate transformation initiatives as business needs evolve.
• Serve as a visible and effective trusted partner to senior leadership by providing insights, recommendations, and data-driven decision support.
• Present accounting, operational, and project-related updates to senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to resolve issues and drive process improvements.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Review and update SOPs, process documentation, and control frameworks.
• Lead

Job description

McKesson is seeking an experienced leader to drive accounting operations and transformation initiatives from Irving, TX. This role oversees period-end close, general ledger integrity, and SOX compliance while steering automation and AI-enabled workflows to improve efficiency.

The position partners with multiple business units and senior leadership to deliver strategic projects, optimize processes, and ensure reliable financial reporting.