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. This role will drive payroll & benefits accounting and general accounting areas of the shared service accounting environment. This position will interact with the key accounting leadership for each BU on a frequent basis to ensure the quality, integrity, timeliness and material accuracy of financial statements and forecasting. You will have primary oversight for the outsourced ARC team.

• Directs the full cycle accounting for assigned areas, including, payroll & benefits accounting and general accounting areas 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.
• Support and/or lead ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives
• Ensures that company policies are respected.
• Maintains appropriate communications with all levels of the organization.

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.
• The incumbent of this position will provide daily support to internal and/or external clients outside Quebec and/or in the United States. Therefore, he/she must be proficient in spoken and written English. Please note that the number of positions requiring English language skills has been limited where possible.

Education

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

Physical Requirements

• General office demands.
• Must have the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.