Sr. Manager, Vendor Accounting Operations

$89,000 - $148,400/Yr

McKesson - Irving, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Irving, TX

1-10 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Sr. Manager, Vendor Accounting Operations at McKesson is a key individual contributor role within the corporate accounting team, responsible for overseeing core operational accounting for Trade Vendors. This position involves collaboration with various stakeholders and business units across North America, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and SOX requirements, and supporting both internal and external audit processes. The role emphasizes process improvement, effective communication, and the management of outsourced accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review period-end close accounting activities for Trade Vendors and ensure deadlines are met
• Review journal entries prepared by the outsourced (virtual) team and supporting documentation
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and reports prepared by the outsourced (virtual) team
• Oversee various Month-End reports
• Coordinate tasks performed by the outsourced (virtual) team to ensure quality service delivery and mitigate risks
• Provide feedback and support escalations raised by our outsourced (virtual) team
• Provide monthly flux analysis explanations for specific general ledger accounts
• Provide accounting support to various stakeholders and multiple functions across multiple Business Units
• Review and update applicable Statement of Procedures (SOPs), work instructions and policies
• Recommend and implement process and system improvement through standardization and automation
• Compliance with applicable SOX requirements and policies
• Active involvement in external and internal audits
• Ensure that the company's policies are respected
• Ensure effective communication with all levels of the Company

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of accounting experience
• Certified Public Accountant, or equivalent work experience
• Experience with SAP or other large ERPs
• Strong communication skills including ability to present to ARC and BU leadership
• 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 skills, 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
• Great sense of urgency and respect for deadlines

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with a global outsource provider preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities