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McKesson · 1 day ago

Accounting Director

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. The Director of Accounting is responsible for overseeing the accounting operations of a Business Unit within the Oncology & Multispecialty segment, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements while providing strategic leadership to the accounting team.

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Responsibilities

Lead monthly/quarterly/annual close for O&M, including GL completeness, accruals, reconciliations, IC eliminations and flux analysis
Serve as key point of contact for the EFC team, leading discussions around the design of controls, identification of gaps, remediation plans and maintaining a quality and effective SOX control environment (RCMs, walkthroughs, testing support) by driving preventive/automated controls per COSO framework
Own interpretation and application of intercompany agreements (pricing, allocations, shared services). Ensure transactions are recorded completely and accurately; maintain documentation, settlement processes, and dispute resolution. Partner with Corporate/Tax on transfer pricing compliance
Support accounting readiness and control integration for new O&M practices; assess gaps, implement scalable onboarding, and harmonize to McKesson standard
Collaborate with FP&A, Operations, Pricing, Tax, and Controllership to translate business drivers into financial impact; provide accounting assessments for initiatives (new programs, contracts, integration). Serve as trusted advisor to leadership on accounting risk, compliance, and process improvement
Coordinate planning, PBC lists, sample selections, and issue resolution with external auditors; represent the BU in status reviews and ensure a smooth audit cycle with minimal disruptions to operations
Champion system/process improvements (e.g., SAP, S4Hana, BlackLine, etc.) that enhance accuracy, speed, and standardization. Implement exception‑based controls, data lineage checks, and automation; track ROI via effort saved and error reduction

Qualification

US GAAPCOSO frameworkERP (SAP)Close automation toolsBI/ReportingCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Degree or equivalent and typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience. Less years required if has relevant Master's or Doctorate qualifications
10+ years of progressive accounting experience
Ability to communicate with influence both verbal and written
Ability to collaborate cross functionally within a matrix organization
Strong understanding and implementation of US GAAP
Knowledge of all aspects of the COSO framework and comfort leading system/process change
ERP (SAP) proficiency
Close automation tools (e.g., BlackLine)
BI/Reporting (e.g., Power BI)

Preferred

Hybrid work environment, preferred locations are Irving, TX and Alpharetta, GA
Up to 10% travel

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus
Long-term incentive opportunities

Company

McKesson

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McKesson distributes medical supplies, information technology, and care management products and services.

H1B Sponsorship

McKesson has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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Leadership Team

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Brian Tyler
CEO
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Jim McAuliffe
CFO
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