Director, Accounting and Advisory

We are currently seeking a Director, Accounting & Advisory within the Financial Advisory and Technical Center of Excellence in McKesson's Corporate segment.

This leadership role provides accounting oversight for several of McKesson's most complex accounting areas and strategic initiatives. The Director will lead a team responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, providing technical accounting guidance, supporting business transformation initiatives and partnering with senior leaders to address complex accounting matters and business decisions.

The role serves as the primary finance leader supporting Corporate leadership and oversight of risks through presentation of financial results, and communication of key business risks and 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.

• Research complex accounting matters, develop technical accounting positions, and document conclusions in accordance with applicable accounting guidance.
• Lead accounting oversight for complex areas such as captive insurance, equity 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.

• 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 and work effectively in a high growth environment - including cross‑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.

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of accounting professionals through recruiting, retention, coaching, performance management and succession planning.
• Drive process improvements, standardisation, automation and scalability across accounting processes.
• Build organisational capability through succession planning and talent development.

• Maintain effective internal controls and support SOX compliance activities.
• Identify and mitigate financial reporting risks while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls, and reporting practices to enhance efficiency, scalability, and compliance.

• 12 years of progressive accounting, finance, audit or advisory experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and developing talent
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related discipline
• Experience leading complex accounting matters in a large public company or public accounting environment
• Experience working in a complex matrixed organization

• 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 organisational change and process transformation initiatives.
• Strong leadership, coaching,…