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 development of strategies, policies, controls”
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, Demonstrated ability to build partnerships, 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 multiple projects, Experience leading large scale transformation projects
Nice to Have
CPA, MBA
What You'll Do.
Oversee accounting control environment
Lead development of strategies
Manage financial statement risks
Manage end-to-end process risks
operational excellence
mitigate financial loss
mitigate operational risk
Recommend cost-effective controls
implement process improvements
drive operational efficiency
Facilitate cross-functional process improvement initiatives
Develop internal audit programs
Evaluate internal audit programs
Perform objective reviews
Provide actionable recommendations
Prepare audit reports
Present audit reports
Lead SOX controls implementation
Lead SOX controls execution
Lead SOX controls documentation
Maintain knowledge of SOX requirements
Adapt controls and processes
Serve as SOX subject matter expert
Coordinate with key stakeholders
Build partnerships across organization
Leverage cross-functional teams
Communicate risk and control information
Provide status updates
Provide analysis on control environment
Provide analysis on SOX compliance
Provide analysis on risk management
Prepare executive-level presentations
Deliver executive-level reports
Translate technical findings
Promote culture of ethics
Promote culture of integrity
Promote culture of data-driven decision-making
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders; Build partnerships across the organization; Leverage cross-functional teams to achieve objectives; Communicate risk and control information effectively to technical teams, business leaders, and external partners
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and interpersonal ability; Ability to engage, educate, and influence at all levels, including executive leadership; Communicate risk and control information effectively; Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and reports; 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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