Sr. Accountant – Leases, Corporate Accounting

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Sr. Accountant – Leases, Corporate Accounting

Location:

Richmond, VA, USA - 9954 Mayland Drive Hybrid Note  - this is a true hybrid position. Relocation is available. Remote is currently not available

About This Opportunity:

The Sr. Accountant - Leases will be responsible for the accounting, reporting and analysis of the company’s lease portfolio in accordance with U.S. GAAP.  This position will work closely with key business partners across the organization including Real Estate, Financial Shared Services, FP&A, Operations, and offshore team members to ensure the completeness and accuracy of lease accounting activities and financial reporting.  

The role will support the monthly and quarterly close processes, including lease accounting entries, reconciliations, variance analyses and financial reporting requirements, and will also play a key role in maintaining lease accounting controls, supporting quarterly reviews and annual audits by external auditors, and supporting FP&A partners in the annual budget and forecast update processes. This position will focus on continuous improvement and automation by identifying and implementing more efficient ways to collect, analyze, and process financial data.  

Initially, this individual will play a key role in the MMS / New Co separation activities, including public company readiness in advance of a future separation from McKesson, which will require agility and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous settings with evolving processes and expectations.

Essential Responsibilities:

Perform monthly and quarterly lease accounting activities, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and analyses related to right-of-use (ROU) assets, lease liabilities, rent expense and other lease-related accounts. Ensure compliance with ASC 842 and company accounting policies through accurate accounting and reporting of operating and finance leases. Maintain and monitor lease accounting system data, ensuring new leases, modifications, renewals, impairments and terminations are accounted for accurately and timely.

Partner cross-functionally to evaluate lease contracts and amendments and determine appropriate accounting treatment. Prepare monthly and quarterly financial schedules and analyses to be used in management reporting as well as external financial reporting.  Frequently present this information to senior management in Accounting and Finance to provide further insight into actual results.

Oversee the performance of various recurring accounting activities performed by offshore team members. Drive efficiencies by participating in and supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including the implementation of automation and AI tools.

Support the external audit process, including preparation of client-prepared schedules for the auditors, supporting SOX 404 testing, and coordination of activities related to the annual audit.

Participate in special projects, as assigned, including separation-related initiatives and process redesign efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant…