Sr. Director Intercompany Accounting and Operations

McKesson•Alpharetta, GA

1d•$157,500 - $262,500•Onsite

About The Position

McKesson is seeking a strategic and experienced Sr. Director, Intercompany Accounting and Operations to lead enterprise intercompany accounting activities within the Accounting, Reporting & Compliance (ARC) organization. Reporting to the VP, ARC Business Process and Quality Assurance, this leader will be responsible for accurate financial reporting, effective governance, strong internal controls, and timely execution of period-end close activities across McKesson’s legal entities and business units. This role provides leadership for intercompany accounting, eliminations, cash settlements, reconciliations, variance management, and related SOX controls. The Sr. Director will partner closely with Business Unit Accounting, FP&A, Financial Shared Services, Distribution Center Operations, Enterprise Financial Controls, Internal Audit, External Audit, Technology, Finance leadership, and McKesson’s outsourced accounting organization to strengthen execution, improve visibility, and mitigate risk.

Requirements

Degree or equivalent experience.
Typically requires 13+ years of relevant professional experience and 6+ years of diversified leadership experience, including planning, communication, organization, stakeholder management, and people leadership.
Deep knowledge of accounting operations, intercompany accounting, reconciliations, eliminations, financial close processes, and control environments.
Strong understanding of SOX controls, audit requirements, financial governance, and risk mitigation practices.
Proven ability to lead through complexity, influence across a matrixed enterprise, and bring cross-functional stakeholders together to resolve issues.
Experience driving process transformation, standardization, automation, analytics, or technology-enabled improvements in finance or accounting operations.
Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving capability with the ability to convert data and insights into practical business recommendations.
Excellent executive communication skills, including the ability to explain complex accounting and operational topics clearly to senior leaders.
Demonstrated commitment to diverse and inclusive collaboration, adaptability, digital mindset, and clear, impactful communication.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; CPA, MBA, or advanced degree preferred.
Experience in a large, complex, publicly traded, multi-entity organization.
Experience partnering with outsourced service providers or shared services organizations.
Experience with enterprise accounting systems, close management tools, reconciliation platforms, reporting dashboards, or automation technologies.
Healthcare, distribution, pharmaceutical, or regulated industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise intercompany accounting operations, including intercompany transactions, eliminations, settlements, reconciliations, variance analysis, and period-end close execution.
Establish and maintain strong governance, documentation, and control standards to support accurate financial reporting and audit readiness.
Oversee related SOX controls and partner with Enterprise Financial Controls, Internal Audit, and External Audit to ensure control effectiveness and timely issue resolution.
Partner with Business Unit Accounting, FP&A, Financial Shared Services, Technology, Distribution Center Operations, and outsourced accounting partners to resolve complex intercompany matters and drive accountability across stakeholders.
Lead modernization of the Intercompany function through process standardization, automation, analytics, improved documentation, and technology-enabled workflow enhancements.
Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks related to intercompany activity, inventory governance, and cross-entity transactions.
Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and results-oriented culture.
Translate complex accounting and operational issues into clear recommendations for Finance leadership and cross-functional partners.