Director, Accounting - Nashville, TN

Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.

People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.

The Director, Accounting serves all Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) lines of business and is responsible for leading accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, balance sheet integrity, accounts payable oversight, and the internal control environment. This position ensures financial information is accurate, timely, and compliant with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.

This is a hybrid position based at our Nashville, TN corporate offices. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available.

The Director, Accounting partners closely with Revenue Cycle, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Operations, Legal, Tax, Treasury, Technical Accounting, Information Technology, Internal Audit, and external auditors. The role supports organizational growth, system integrations, mergers and other new business operations, while driving process improvement, automation, staff development, and standardization across SCRI accounting functions.

• Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.

• Oversee general ledger accounting activities across SCRI lines of business.

• Partner with Technical Accounting, Revenue Cycle, and operational leadership to evaluate complex accounting transactions, contract modifications, revenue recognition matters, and new business arrangements.

• Ensure timely preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations.

• Provide leadership and oversight of accounts payable operations.

• Maintain an effective financial control environment.

• Provide accounting leadership for financial system implementations, upgrades, interfaces, and integrations.

• Lead automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives across Accounting.
• Partner with Revenue Cycle, FP&A, Information Technology, and Finance leadership to improve workflows and data quality.

• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a high-performing accounting team.

• Prepare materials, analyses, and presentations supporting executive leadership, audit activities, financial statement reviews, and other governance-related reporting requirements.

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required
• Eight or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Five or more years of people…