Director, Accounting and Advisory

We are currently seeking aDirector Accounting& Advisorywithin the Financial Advisory and Technical Center ofExcellencein McKessons Corporate segment.Thisleadershiproleprovides accounting oversightforseveral of McKessonsmostcomplexaccounting areas and strategicinitiatives.TheDirectorwilllead a teamresponsible for ensuringaccuratefinancialreportingproviding technical accountingguidance supporting businesstransformationinitiatives andpartneringwithsenior leaders to addresscomplex accounting matters and business decisions.

The role serves as the primary finance leader supportingCorporateleadership andoversight ofresultsthroughpresentation offinancialresultsand communicationof key businessrisksand issues.

In addition to strong technical accounting capabilities this role requires a leader who demonstrates initiative drives accountability develops talent embraces change and consistently delivers results while fostering a positive and collaborative culture.

WhatYoullDo

• TechnicalAccounting& CloseLeadership

• Research complex accounting matters develop technical accounting positions and document conclusions in accordance with applicable accounting guidance.

• Lead accounting oversight for complex areassuch ascaptive insuranceequity investments hedging share-based compensation restructuring international accounting and other strategic transactions.

• Ensure timely and accurate accounting conclusions journal entries reconciliations and reporting schedules while maintaining high standards of financial reporting quality and control.

• Support forecasting and budgeting process by working with key stakeholders as well as provide counsel and insights into financial results forecasts and risks.

• Businesspartnership& Advisory

• Partner with Corporate FP&A Tax Treasury Legal HR and business leadership on strategic initiatives and accounting implications.

• Engage in various other ad-hoc projects or initiatives& work effectively in a high growth environment includingcross-functional team management roles.

• Provide accounting guidance for acquisitions restructurings financing arrangements and other significant transactions.

• Present accounting conclusions risks and recommendations to senior executives.

• Leadership and Transformation

• Lead develop and mentor a team of accounting professionals through recruiting retention coaching performance management and successionplanning.

• Drive processimprovements standardizationautomation andscalability acrossaccounting processes.

• Buildorganizationalcapabilitythroughsuccessionplanningand talent development.

• GovernanceControls& RiskManagement

• Maintaineffectiveinternal controls and support SOX complianceactivities.

• Identify and mitigatefinancialreportingrisks whileensuringcompliance with applicable accounting standards andcompany policies.

• Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes controls and reporting practices to enhance efficiency scalability and compliance.

Minimum Requirements

• 12years ofprogressive accounting finance audit oradvisory experience

• 5 yearsofleadership experiencemanagingteams and developing talent

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Bachelors degree in accounting finance or related discipline

• Experienceleading complexaccounting matters in a large publiccompany orpublic accountingenvironment

• Experience working in a complex matrixed organization

CriticalSkills

• Strong technical accounting expertise and application of U.S. GAAP.

• Demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership and drive alignment across a matrix organization.

• Proven ability to lead organizational change and process transformation initiatives.

• Strong leadership coaching and talent development capabilities.

• Exceptional analytical critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills including executive-level presentations and technical accounting documentation.

• Ability to balance strategic leadership with operational execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Big Four public accounting experience preferred.

• Experience supporting technical accounting and SEC reporting matters.

• Experience with complex corporate accounting areas such as equity compensationrestructuring investments financing or derivatives.

• Experience leading process transformation and automation initiatives.

• Experience with SAP HFMBlackLineand other financial reporting systems.

• MBAor advanceddegree preferred.