This position reports to the VP, Accounting Operations and is responsible, directly, or indirectly, for the core operational accounting functions of the Accounting, Reporting and Compliance (ARC) team.

• Directs the full cycle accounting for assigned areas, including, trade accounts receivable, revenue and inventory accounting and all related procedures and controls for the Business Units supported by ARC.
• Critical member of the ARC Leadership Team, FSS ELT, and Corporate Controllership.
• Responsible for month and quarter end close processes for accounting activities within assigned topical areas; support the Business Units to produce accurate, complete and timely financial statements.
• Maintains key relationships with assigned process leads of the outsourced service provider and has primary oversight for accounting work within assigned area.
• Establishes relationships with the Controllers and other key finance leaders of each business unit.
• Well-versed in technical accounting and ensure all accounting is performed in accordingly.
• Responsible for certain accounting integration activities for acquisitions as well as divestiture activities
• Responsible for collaboration and coordination with various FP&A teams to ensure forecasts are well informed of accounting-related issues and are materially accurate and reliable.
• Design and maintain internal controls and documentation to effectively manage financial risk.
• Collaborate and strengthen relationships with leaders of cross-functional corporate teams and business units to ensure efficient reporting processes across McKesson.
• Lead a geographically diverse team including virtual team members (outsourced) located in India.
• Support transformation which includes centralizing accounting in the shared service accounting team, outsourcing accounting, and automating where appropriate, as well as contributing to continuous process improvements by focusing on value-added activities and leveraging technology for increased efficiency and automation.
• Implement process, system and internal control changes to ensure the month-end close processes are updated to incorporate impacts from M&A, divestitures, the adoption of new accounting standards, transformations and other changes.
• Actively mentor and develop team members in the department and create an environment that encourages an openness to transformation.
• Manage quarterly reviews and annual audits with external auditors in the relevant areas, providing requested schedules, information and other requests.

Minimum Requirements

• 13+ years of accounting and reporting experience.
• 6+ years of diversified leadership, team organization, and people motivation skills.

Critical Skills

• Hands on experience leading change and business / process transformation in a Shared Service environment of a large complex public company.
• Big-4 Firm audit or accounting advisory experience preferred.
• CPA required.
• Experience leading large, diverse teams in a Global Fortune 100 company setting.
• Experience working with a global outsource provider preferred.
• Strong communication skills including ability to present to Senior/ Executive Leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong partnerships with all facets of the organization to develop and execute plans, leveraging various teams across the organization.
• Excellent team building skills, strategic problem-solving skills, strong project and resource management, skills, analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and internal control environments.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Advanced degree in accounting or finance preferred.