Sr. Manager, Corporate Accounting - Inventory

McKesson’s Corporate; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Eligible for bonus

Benefits program

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Sr. Manager of Corporate Accounting - Inventory for the Richmond, VA area in a hybrid role. The position leads Inventory accounting, month-end close, and interplays with MMS while driving process improvements and automation.

The role requires deep knowledge of GAAP, strong internal controls, and experience managing both onshore and offshore teams in a public company setting. Competitive base pay with bonus eligibility is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• Typically 9+ years of professional experience and 1+ year of supervisory/management experience.
• Experience with inventory accounting, GAAP and internal controls.
• MS Office and accounting software proficiency; automation experience is a plus.
• Public company exposure and offshore team management experience are preferred.
• Ability to adapt in ambiguous environments and drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Inventory accounting and related close activities for MMS.
• Ensure timely, GAAP‑compliant close, reconciliations and journal entries.
• Support accurate financial statements and accruals including estimates.
• Maintain strong internal controls over the general ledger and COA changes.
• Perform monthly/quarterly analyses and present to senior management.
• Collaborate with Technical Accounting, FP&A, and other teams to drive improvements.
• Drive efficiency and automation initiatives, including AI tools.
• Develop and mentor onshore/offshore staff.
• Support quarterly reviews and external audits.

Skills

Inventory accounting

GAAP

Internal controls

Close process

Automation

Offshore teams

Public company environment

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

CPA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

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.

Sr. Manager, Corporate Accounting - Inventory Location: Richmond, VA (hybrid)

Competitive base pay, eligible for bonus and a benefit program

The Opportunity:

The Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting, is responsible for overseeing Inventory accounting and other key aspects of McKesson Medical‑Surgical (MMS) day‑to‑day accounting activities, including the general ledger, account reconciliations, and month‑end, quarter, and year‑end close processes, while applying strong judgement in the appropriate application of corporate policies and GAAP. Initially, this individual will play a key role in MMS/NewCo transition activities, including public company readiness in advance of a future separation from McKesson, which will require agility and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous settings. The Senior Manager will demonstrate accountability and leadership in the integrity of information in the general ledger and the advancement of priorities, including AI and automation, with appropriate management oversight and governance. This individual will be able to identify, manage, elevate, and effectively manage risk within areas of responsibility. The Senior Manager will manage team responsibilities, prioritizing efforts in leading a team of on‑ and offshore employees to execute on the department’s mission. This role will serve as a subject matter expert in Inventory as well as other business activities, demonstrating broad perspective and critical thinking that is cross‑functional, extending beyond areas of responsibility. The employee will possess the ability to get to the root cause of an issue, demonstrating strategic thinking in formulating solutions. This individual is also expected to build and leverage cross‑functional partnerships in support of departmental objectives, ensuring Accounting customers’ needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Lead Inventory accounting and other functional areas (including on‑/off‑shore employees) to complete accounting activities, such as account reconciliations, journal entries, and month‑end close.
• Ensure all accounting responsibilities are completed timely, accurately, and in accordance with GAAP and corporate policies.
• Support timely and accurate financial statement recognition of accruals, unique transactions, and accounting estimates, demonstrating scope of expertise.
• Ensure financial controls are in place and operating effectively within your area of oversight, including but not limited to the review of journal entries, account reconciliations, changes to the chart of accounts and other key general ledger reports.
• Perform monthly and quarterly financial analysis, and lead related discussions with senior management.
• Adapt communications and analyses to level appropriate for each audience in a complete, concise format.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, such as Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Shared Services, FP&A, Treasury, Technology, and other corporate functions to drive process improvements, financial visibility, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge of own financial and operating systems and related capabilities.
• Continually seek opportunities for efficiency and automation through AI and other tools.
• Manage, lead and develop employees through timely performance feedback delivered during day‑to‑day observations and annual performance reviews, setting clear expectations and accountability for results.
• Support the Controller and other accounting leaders in planning and executing quarterly reviews and the annual audit conducted by an external accounting firm.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires 9+ years of professional experience and 1+ years of supervisory and/or management experience.

Skills and Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong accounting skills including knowledge of Inventory accounting, GAAP and internal controls
• Strong MS Office and technical skills with exposure to accounting software(s)
• Experience with close execution, consolidation, reconciliations, and automation preferred
• Experience managing offshore teams preferred
• Experience in a public company environment preferred
• High ethical standards and a commitment to accounting integrity and transparency
• Ability to operate effectively in an environment without established SOPs or precedent; rapidly adapt to change or unexpected obstacles
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a highly ambiguous, evolving environment, including during large‑scale transformations or entity separations
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and collaborate with other departments and teams
• Ability to evaluate complex business issues, develop practical solutions, and drive execution through cross‑functional collaboration
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting requirements to the MMS business
• Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner through verbal and written methods
• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively, and manage own time and that of their team to meet goals / objectives
• Ability to develop and execute a plan with minimal direction

Education

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• CPA preferred

About MMS

McKesson Medical‑Surgical (MMS), which is expected to become Wellverse in early 2027, is a subsidiary and publicly reported segment of the McKesson Corporation. MMS distributes medical‑surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment and supplies, along with other solutions and services to virtually every type of healthcare setting and provider outside of the traditional hospital. These markets – often referred to as Alternate Care or Non‑Acute Care – include physician offices, surgery centers, long‑term care providers, laboratories, home health and hospice agencies, health systems, government facilities and online marketplaces and retailers. Alternate Care markets are growing rapidly, and MMS is proud to be a leader in this space. With a team of approximately 8,000 employees, a network of 15 distribution centers and approximately 900 delivery vehicles, we collaborate with more than 2,200 leading manufacturers and serve over 200,000 customer accounts across the U.S. Our catalog includes more than 270,000 SKUs of branded and private‑label medical‑surgical products – from bandages to specialty pharmaceuticals and COVID-19 tests.

Position Level - M3

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.

Our Base Pay Range for this position $100,900 - $168,100

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