Director, Advisory And Technical Accounting

McKesson requires new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as defined by the CDC, subject to applicable, verified accommodation requests.

We are currently seeking a Director, Advisory and Technical Accounting. This is a high-profile contributing role reporting to the Sr. Director and focusing on all technical accounting, valuation and project management matters pertaining to worldwide business transactions and policies.

Position Description

• Manage corporate and business unit-related technical accounting matters and related business processes.Sample technical matters include, but are not limited to, investments, derivatives and hedging, business combination and divestures, VIE/consolidation/equity method analyses, revenue recognition, leases, restructuring, debt, inventory accounting, goodwill and long-lived assets impairment analysis, fair value assessments including intangible valuations and exposure to tax accounting matters
• Direct research of accounting issues, document conclusions in formal memos and white papers and prepare functional endorsements of business development transactions to ensure compliance with internal corporate guidelines and accounting literature
• Partner with corporate departments, business units and business development teams to support activities by providing technical accounting advise and evaluation of alternative deal structures for investments, acquisitions, divestitures, strategic planning or other alliance transactions and their financial statement impact on the company
• Provide technical accounting support to business units in connection with the implementation of various changes in accounting policies, procedures and adoptions of new accounting standards; monitor and analyze proposed accounting rule changes; provide input into comment and preclearance letters to regulatory agencies about those proposals; assist in the implementation of new requirements
• Develop and present complex accounting matters/ conclusions to company management and respond to inquiries from senior management (Vice President, Corporate Controller, CFO) on potential accounting impacts of proposed transactions
• Ensure effective, clear and timely communications to aid in enabling appropriate execution of US GAAP accounting rules and Company policies
• External reporting support- responsible for certain areas of the 10-Q/10-K filings
• Maintain and execute adequate internal controls for responsibilities and update 404 narratives, as needed
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge and meet continuing professional education requirements by attending educational workshops and conferences.
• Liaise with external auditors on complex business development transactions, provide quarterly updates and achieve alignment on accounting
• Participate in due diligence process and highlight accounting issues and key risks and various other ad-hoc projects or initiatives
• Be able to manage multiple projects and initiatives at one time, prioritize and deliver results within frequently condensed timelines
• This role will report to the Senior Director of Corporate Financial Advisory and Technical Accounting and may involve direct or indirect supervision of other team members

Minimum Requirements

13+ years of professional work experience

10+ years accounting experience including 6+ years managerial experience

Critical Skills

• Must have Big Four experience either currently or in the recent past
• Proficient in US GAAP, SEC reporting, including business combination and divesture, VIE/consolidation/equity method, revenue recognition, fair value assessments and SOX requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (ability to develop concise and effective communications tailored to specific audiences)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong ability to influence and provide strategic recommendations
• Prior experience managing multiple projects, competing priorities, and short deadlines
• Proven leadership experience to drive prompt resolution of technical issues, communication of those issues, and process improvement
• Experience working across multiple levels (including executive level), functions and regions

Additional Knowledge & Skills

Thorough knowledge of accounting policies, practices and systems (HFM, SAP, other)

Education
4-year degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience, advanced degree in Finance or Accounting is strongly preferred

CPA is required

Physical Requirements

General Office Demands

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.Qualified applicants will not be disqualified from consideration for employment based upon criminal history.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to McKessonTalentAcquisition@mckesson.com . Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

Current employees must apply through the internal career site.

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