Director - Global Technical Controllership

McKesson’s Global Technical Controllership (GTC) team is part of the Corporate Controllership organization and reports to the Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. GTC provides technical accounting advice for corporate and business unit management on complex financial issues such as M&A, divestitures, valuations, and emerging regulatory requirements. GTC collaborates with finance leaders, legal, treasury, tax, shared services and other functions to advise on appropriate accounting and financial reporting.
Role Summary

The Director, Global Technical Controllership, reports to the Senior Director, who has managerial oversight of the advisory and technical accounting pillar of GTC. The director partners with business unit controllership teams and corporate leaders to advise on transactions and complex financial evaluations, participates in M&A activities from due diligence through post‑acquisition accounting and integration, creates or updates GAAP policies and the implementation of accounting standards, and liaises with external auditors on complex business transactions to achieve alignment.
Responsibilities

Manage corporate and business unit‑related financial advisory matters and related business processes, including investments, derivatives and hedging, business combinations and divestitures, VIE/consolidation/equity method analyses, revenue recognition, leases, restructuring, debt, inventory accounting, goodwill, share‑based payment awards, long‑lived asset impairment analysis, fair‑value assessments (including intangible valuations), and tax accounting matters.
Conduct 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 provide financial advisory 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 financial advisory support to business units related to changes in accounting policies and procedures, adoption of new accounting standards, monitor and analyze proposed accounting rule changes, provide input into comment and pre‑clearance letters to regulatory agencies, and assist in implementing new requirements.
Present complex accounting matters/conclusions to company management and respond to inquiries from senior management (CFO, Corporate Controller, Treasurer, Vice President, Business Unit Controller) on potential accounting impacts of proposed transactions.
Ensure clear and timely communications to facilitate execution of US GAAP accounting rules and company policies.
Provide external reporting support 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 processes, highlight accounting issues and key risks, and undertake various ad‑hoc projects or initiatives.
Manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously, prioritize and deliver results within frequently condensed timelines.
Qualifications

Minimum 10+ years professional work experience, including 6+ years managerial experience.
Technical CPA required.
Proficient in US GAAP (business combinations, divestitures, derivatives and hedging, VIE/consolidation, minority interests, investments, revenue recognition, contingencies, share‑based payment awards, and SOX requirements).
Data analytics, research and effective application of artificial intelligence to accounting/finance.
Use of technology applications such as M365, Oracle FCCS.
Current or recent Big Four experience strongly preferred.
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.
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.
Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience; advanced degree in finance or accounting strongly preferred.
Benefits

Competitive compensation package as part of Total Rewards.
Base pay range: $125,300 – $208,800.
Other compensation may include annual bonus or long‑term incentive opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.
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