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This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Internal Controls and holds responsibility, either directly or indirectly, for overseeing the control functions within the ARC/FSS team. Overall, first line of defense SOX responsibilities include evaluating and documenting the current business and IT control environment, supporting the audit process, managing testing performed by external auditors, and partnering with the Enterprise Financial Controls (EFC) group.

The role focuses on optimizing the shared service accounting environment and involves developing, implementing, revising, and maintaining quality standards for ARC and its upstream/downstream partners. The individual should possess expertise in designing and implementing methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the accuracy and timeliness of financial results. They will analyze current processes, identify gaps, and recommend and oversee corrective actions. 

This individual will play a crucial role in providing leadership and support to the Accounting Leadership team of McKesson's shared service accounting. The individual should possess technical accounting competence, critical thinking abilities, leadership capabilities, and effective communication skills. Managing the demands of a complex, global public company environment while prioritizing the customer experience will be a key aspect of the role.

Background:

McKesson has implemented a SOX Scorecard to incentivize the successful completion of SOX testing, including efficiency and effectiveness metrics, such as: 

• SOX testing completed on time and accepted by EFC;
• No new significant deficiencies or material weaknesses identified; and
• All prior-year deficiencies remediated.

On an annual basis, results of multiple scorecards throughout the company, including the SOX scorecard, are collected and utilized to develop each business unit’s final scorecard results.  These results impact the Management Incentive Program (MIP) bonus received by those eligible as well as other incentive programs.  This role assists the Accounting, Reporting, & Compliance (ARC) Controls team in ensuring an effective control environment, continually evaluating and updating the control environment and driving Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance for multiple McKesson business units.

Current Need:

Overall SOX responsibilities include evaluating and documenting the current business and IT control environment, supporting the audit process, managing testing performed by external auditors, and partnering with the Enterprise Financial Controls (EFC) group.

Position Description:

• Support overall compliance process and the coordination with McKesson’s external auditors and EFC. Provide significant advisory and interpretive role for the business on various audit/control requirements.
• Support in the evaluation of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls for assigned processes and ensure appropriate controls are in place for new business process or system changes.
• Establish thorough and ongoing communication and interaction with the business to ensure continuous engagement in risk/process changes and related business and IT controls.
• Create and maintain SOX flow charts and narratives to ensure documentation exists for all relevant processes and updated in a timely manner with changes to process, systems, business or IT controls or changes to the control framework.
• Support the performance and coordination of management testing including communication of SOX timelines and responsibilities of personnel.  Provide feedback to control owners as to the completeness and accuracy of SOX controls.
• Identify gaps in business and IT control design and operating effectiveness and assist management in the development of remediation measures. Monitor control deficiencies and work with the control owners to implement action plans to address the deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Obtain a basic knowledge of Mckesson systems, network infrastructure, underlying technologies and security controls
• Regularly interact with management on matters concerning status of Sarbanes-Oxley procedures performed and issues identified.
• Manage positive and collaborative relationships with the business, EFC and external auditors
• Support continuous evaluation and strategic improvement of the McKesson business and IT control environments. Support management’s development of plans for continuous improvement of financial reporting controls that:
• are GAAP compliant
• leverage best practices
• leverage pre-existing processes or initiatives already underway within McKesson
• are aligned with broader strategic objectives for the unit and company
• Support the business with various adhoc projects as required

Minimum Requirements:

• 3+ years of accounting, internal auditing, external auditing or related experience
• CPA Required

Critical Skills:

• Solid knowledge and application of auditing and accounting policies, practices and systems
• Solid knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation and internal controls
• Solid knowledge of automated and manual application controls
• Solid analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to build/maintain ongoing business relationships
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously

Additional Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of US GAAP, PCAOB standards, SEC regulations, COSO Framework and other relevant guidance and the impact to business and IT environment
• Understanding of data analysis tools and concepts
• Understanding of general computer controls related to operations, information security, systems and network technology is preferred
• BIG 4 or Fortune 500 candidates highly preferred

Education: 4-year degree in accounting, business, IT, internal audit or related field with focus on information systems or equivalent work experience.

Certifications/Licensure: CIA or CISA preferred

Physical Office Requirements: 

• Dallas/Ft. Worth based hybrid role
• 10% Travel

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$98,300 - $163,900

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

 

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