McKesson
Healthcare
ControlsandRiskLead
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“Controls and Risk Lead at McKesson. Skills: Internal controls, Risk management, SOX compliance, Accounting principles. Oversee accounting control environment. Lead strategy development”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence; Minimize risk and drive operational efficiency; Ensure sustainable change and measurable results; Ensure ongoing compliance and readiness for audits; Proactively adapting controls and processes as needed
Industry & Context.
Analytical mindset; Problem-solving skills; Ability to anticipate and address emerging risks
Ability to travel up to 15%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree required, 10+ years of accounting and reporting experience, Proven ability to lead business/process transformation, Analytical mindset, Problem-solving skills, Ability to anticipate and address emerging risks, Excellent communication and interpersonal ability, Ability to engage, educate, and influence at all levels, Ability to build partnerships, Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority, Deep knowledge of accounting principles, Deep knowledge of internal controls, Deep knowledge of SOX, Deep knowledge of PCAOB, Deep knowledge of COSO, Deep knowledge of US GAAP, Commitment to staying current on regulatory changes, Commitment to staying current on best practices in risk management, Commitment to staying current on best practices in controls, Proven record of overseeing a portfolio of multiple projects, Experience leading large scale transformation projects
Nice to Have
CPA, MBA
What You'll Do.
Oversee accounting control environment
Lead strategy development
Implement policies and controls
Monitor financial statement risks
Manage end-to-end process risks
Ensure accuracy and compliance
Drive operational excellence
Identify and mitigate financial loss
Mitigate operational risk
Recommend cost-effective controls
Develop process improvements
Minimize risk and drive efficiency
Lead cross-functional initiatives
Develop internal audit programs
Perform objective reviews
Provide actionable recommendations
Prepare audit reports
Present audit findings
Lead SOX controls implementation
Ensure SOX compliance
Adapt controls to regulatory changes
Serve as SOX subject matter expert
Coordinate with stakeholders
Build partnerships across organization
Leverage cross-functional teams
Communicate risk and control information
Provide status updates
Deliver executive presentations
Promote ethical decision-making
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders; Build partnerships across the organization; Leverage cross-functional teams; Communicate risk and control information effectively
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and interpersonal ability; Ability to engage, educate, and influence at all levels; Communicate risk and control information effectively; Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations; Translating complex technical findings into actionable business insights
Process & Methodology
Overseeing a portfolio of multiple projects, Leading large scale transformation projects
Full Job Description
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you. **Controls and Risk Lead** **About the Role (Job Summary)** The Controls and Risk Lead, Practice Management Accounting is a critical, high-impact role responsible for overseeing and continuously improving the accounting control environment for practices within the US Oncology Network (USON). This individual will lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of strategies, policies, and controls to manage financial statement risks—including end-to-end process and data risks—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence. The role requires deep expertise in risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance (especially SOX), as well as the ability to drive process transformation and foster a culture of ethical, data-driven decision-making. **What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)** **Strategic Control Environment Leadership** * Design, implement, and oversee a robust internal control framework for USON, covering all accounting and financial operations for both existing and newly acquired practices. * Lead the development and execution of strategies, policies, and controls to manage financial statement risks, including upstream and downstream process and data risks. * Continuously assess and enhance the control environment to ensure alignment with McKesson’s policies, US GAAP, SOX, PCAOB, and COSO guidelines. **Risk Management & Process Improve
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