The Sr. Manager, Accounting reports to the Sr. Director, Accounting Operations and serves as a highly visible strategic individual contributor within McKesson's Accounting, Reporting, and Compliance (ARC) organization. This role is responsible for accounting operations supporting Trade Vendors COGS & AP, while also driving process transformation, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts across the organization.
The position provides oversight and support to the Virtual Team by reviewing work, managing escalations, analyzing exceptions, and driving timely resolution of outstanding items. It also supports SOX compliance, internal and external audit requests, and continuous improvement of controls and accounting processes.
In addition to period-end close responsibilities, this role will lead and support cross-functional initiatives focused on process redesign, scalable operating models, automation governance, and the adoption of AI-enabled solutions that improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance decision-making.
As McKesson continues its transformation journey, this role will play a key part in helping evolve accounting operations from transaction-focused activities toward analytical review, oversight, exception management, and automation stewardship. The ideal candidate will combine their demonstrated accounting expertise with forward-thinking ideology toward process improvement and automation to operate as a trusted advisor and change agent, helping to modernize accounting processes, while ensuring operational excellence and financial integrity.
Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting Operations & Financial Stewardship- Perform and review period-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analysis, and financial reporting.
- Oversee preparation and review of period-end deliverables performed by the Virtual Team.
- Analyze complex accounting issues and develop practical solutions that improve quality, efficiency, and control effectiveness.
- Provide oversight of general ledger activity and ensure integrity and completeness of accounting records.
- Support internal and external audits and maintain compliance with SOX requirements and internal control standards.
- Partner with stakeholders across multiple business units to resolve accounting, operational, and reporting issues.
Automation, AI & Transformation Leadership
- Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes and improve operational efficiency through technology-enabled solutions.
- Partner with transformation teams to evaluate, implement, and optimize AI-enabled workflows, digital agents, analytics tools, and automation platforms.
- Monitor and oversee automated processes to ensure output accuracy, control compliance, and sustainable operating practices.
- Champion modernization initiatives that support ARC's future-state operating model.
- Evaluate business processes for automation readiness and recommend scalable solutions that reduce manual effort and increase effectiveness.
- Serve as a key contributor on accounting transformation initiatives and enterprise process improvement projects.
Project Leadership & Strategic Initiatives
- Lead or actively participate in strategic projects that impact accounting operations, reporting, controls, process standardization, and organizational effectiveness.
- Drive cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation using strong project management and change management practices.
- Coordinate stakeholders across Finance, Technology, Shared Services, and Business Units to achieve project objectives.
- Establish and monitor project milestones, risks, dependencies, and success metrics.
- Support broader ARC and corporate transformation initiatives as business needs evolve.
Leadership, Collaboration & Executive Visibility
- Serve as a visible and effective trusted partner to senior leadership by providing insights, recommendations, and data-driven decision support.
- Present accounting, operational, and project-related updates to senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to resolve issues and drive process improvements.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.
Operational Excellence
- Review and update SOPs, process documentation, and control frameworks.
- Lead root cause analysis for complex operational issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Drive quality initiatives that improve consistency, scalability, and efficiency across accounting processes.
- Identify opportunities to enhance reporting, analytics, and operational transparency.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements- 020020Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant accounting experience.
Preferred Qualifications- Exposure to advanced analytics platforms (Power BI/Tableau), automation, or AI-enabled tools and agents to improve accounting processes
- Experience in Blackline is highly preferred
- Project leadership or process improvement leadership
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Experience in a large company with complex, multi-system environments
- Experience working with a third-party service providers
Critical Skills- Experience with SAP or other large ERPs
- Strong communication skills including ability to present to senior leaders
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and develop strong partnerships with all facets of the organization
- Excellent team building skills, strategic problem-solving skills, strong project and resource management, analytical and conceptual thinking skills
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and internal control environments
- Experience documenting accounting processes and understanding how those processes impact the business
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a highly ambiguous, evolving environment, including during large-scale transformations, process redesign, or changes in ownership models
Physical Requirements
- General office demands.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Career Level
P4
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Our Base Pay Range for this position
$95,300 - $158,900
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