Accounting Manager, Trade Vendor
About The Position
McKesson is seeking an Accounting Manager for their Trade Vendor COGS & AP team within the shared services Accounting, Reporting, and Compliance (ARC) operations. This role reports to the Sr. Manager, Accounting Operations and is responsible for overseeing accounting operations, including period-end close activities such as journal entries, reconciliations, and fluctuation analysis. The manager will partner with Business Units and stakeholders across North America and Canada, provide oversight and support to a Virtual Team, and ensure SOX compliance. A key aspect of the role involves leveraging technology, analytics, automation, and AI to modernize processes and improve reporting. While the primary focus is Trade Vendors COGS & AP, the role may also support broader accounting, reporting, control, or transformation initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in accounting or related field required
- 7+ years of accounting experience
- 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
- Proven ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a highly ambiguous, evolving environment, including during large-scale transformations, process redesign, or changes in ownership models
Nice To Haves
- Certified Public Accountant preferred
- Experience working with a third-party service provider preferred
- Experience in a large company with complex, multi-system environments preferred
- Experience leveraging analytics, automation, or AI-enabled tools to improve accounting processes preferred
- Experience with BlackLine, Power BI, ServiceNow, or similar tools preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform and review period-end close accounting activities and ensure deadlines are met
- Review journal entries prepared by the Virtual Team and supporting documentation
- Review balance sheet reconciliations and reports prepared by the Virtual Team
- Oversee preparation and review of period-end reporting deliverables
- Coordinate tasks performed by the Virtual Team to ensure quality service delivery and mitigate risks
- Provide feedback and support escalations raised by the Virtual Team
- Provide monthly flux analysis explanations for specific general ledger accounts and lead related discussions with senior management while tailoring communications to the appropriate audience in a clear, concise format
- Generate reports from multiple systems and perform in-depth analysis, as needed
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and drive process improvements
- Provide accounting support to various stakeholders and multiple functions across multiple Business Units
- Support broader McKesson initiatives as business needs evolve
- Review and update applicable Statement of Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and policies
- Analyze complex accounting and operational issues, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions that improve accuracy, control effectiveness, and process sustainability
- Ensure compliance with applicable SOX requirements, internal controls, and company policies
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
