Sr. Director, Technical Accounting

McKesson•Richmond, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, Technical Accounting is a senior finance leader responsible for complex and judgmental accounting matters across McKesson Medical-Surgical (MMS), with a primary focus on technical accounting, accounting policy, and transaction support. The role serves as MMS’s subject matter expert on US GAAP, including equity compensation, debt, leases, business combinations, impairments, and other non-routine or highly technical transactions. The Senior Director owns the accounting policy function, including the development, interpretation, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of company accounting policies. The position also provides technical leadership for M&A activities, annual and interim impairment assessments, and other matters requiring significant judgment and documentation. Initially, the Senior Director will play a critical role in MMS/NewCo transition activities, including public company readiness in advance of a future separation from McKesson. The role leads a team of technical accounting professionals and partners closely with Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, Tax, Corporate Development, Internal Audit, and external auditors. This is a true hybrid position in Richmond, Virginia; remote work is not currently available. Relocation is available.

Requirements

Degree or equivalent experience.
Typically 13 or more years of professional experience and 6 or more years of diversified leadership, planning, communication, organization, and people-motivation skills, or equivalent experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
CPA required.
At least 13 years of progressive accounting experience, including significant public accounting and/or large public company experience.
Demonstrated experience in technical accounting, accounting policy, or transaction accounting roles.
At least 6 years of people leadership experience, including managing and developing direct reports.
Deep knowledge of US GAAP, including business combinations, impairments, revenue recognition, equity compensation, debt, and lease accounting.
Strong experience developing and applying accounting policies and preparing technical accounting memoranda.
Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and the interaction between technical accounting conclusions and external disclosures.
Experience supporting public company audits and regulator-reviewed environments.
Ability to lead teams through complex, ambiguous, and evolving accounting environments.
Strong judgment and decision-making skills, balancing technical accuracy, risk management, and business practicality.
Ability to partner cross-functionally and influence outcomes with senior leaders and non-finance stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex accounting topics to varied audiences.
High ethical standards and commitment to accounting integrity and transparency.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting IPO or standalone public company readiness is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical accounting authority for MMS, advising on complex, non-routine, and judgmental matters in accordance with US GAAP.
Lead the accounting policy function, including drafting, updating, and maintaining formal accounting policies, position papers, and application guidance.
Monitor new and emerging accounting standards, assess their applicability and impact, and lead implementation across affected areas.
Provide technical accounting support for equity compensation, debt and financing arrangements, leasing, revenue-related complexities, and restructuring activities.
Lead technical accounting evaluations for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, purchase accounting, and integration support.
Partner with Corporate Development, Legal, Tax, and FP&A to assess accounting implications of deal structures, contractual terms, and valuation inputs.
Provide accounting guidance for new business models, strategic initiatives, and complex commercial arrangements.
Own and oversee annual and interim impairment assessments, including goodwill, intangible assets, long-lived assets, and other complex valuation-driven estimates.
Review assumptions, methodologies, and conclusions developed by management or third-party specialists for compliance with US GAAP and internal policy.
Prepare and review clear, defensible documentation supporting management conclusions and external audit requirements.
Ensure strong governance, controls, and documentation for technical accounting areas within scope.
Support SOX compliance by ensuring technical accounting conclusions are appropriately controlled, reviewed, and evidenced.
Serve as a key liaison with external auditors on complex accounting matters and proactively resolve issues.
Support the Controller and Assistant Controller in preparing materials for and addressing Audit Committee or executive-level questions about technical accounting matters.
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing technical accounting team; establish expectations, provide feedback, and support professional development.
Foster strong judgment, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
Build scalable processes, templates, and knowledge-sharing practices to support growth as a standalone public company.