Sr. Director, Financial Reporting

About the role

McKesson is a Fortune 10, impact‑driven company focused on making quality health care more accessible and affordable. The Sr. Director, Financial Reporting will join the McKesson Medical‑Surgical (MMS) Controllership organization in Richmond, VA. This is a true hybrid position (on‑site and remote) with relocation assistance available. The role reports to the VP, Assistant Controller and will lead MMS’s financial reporting function as the business prepares to operate as a stand‑alone public company.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead financial reporting processes, governance, and operating model for MMS as an independent public company.
• Prepare and review MMS financial statements and disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Develop capabilities for future SEC filings (Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, etc.) and ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of disclosures.
• Coordinate the financial reporting calendar, defining roles, responsibilities, review processes, and accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of reporting processes to create a scalable, efficient environment.
• Lead financial reporting workstreams for MMS’s separation from McKesson, including carve‑out and stand‑alone financial statements and audit readiness.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Investor Relations, internal and external audit, and other functions on IPO and SEC registration activities.
• Ensure readiness for PCAOB‑compliant audits and establish documentation that meets public‑company and external‑audit expectations.
• Identify gaps between current‑state processes and future‑state requirements; develop and execute remediation plans.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert on system implementations and strategic initiatives affecting financial reporting.
• Establish strong disclosure governance, including checklists, management review procedures, and documentation of significant judgments.
• Own the financial reporting system, leveraging it for maximum efficiency.
• Collaborate with Investor Relations, FP&A, Legal, and executive leadership to ensure consistency across external communications, SEC filings, earnings materials, and investor presentations.
• Support debt‑covenant compliance calculations and ensure alignment with internal and external reporting.
• Provide talent‑management leadership: build, develop, engage, and retain a diverse, high‑performing reporting team.
• Maintain current knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and emerging reporting requirements; educate finance and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; CPA required.
• 13 + years of progressive accounting experience, including significant public‑accounting and/or large public‑company experience.
• 6 + years of people‑leadership experience, managing and developing direct reports.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, close, consolidations, and technical accounting.
• Experience supporting IPO or stand‑alone public‑company readiness (strongly preferred).
• Experience with public‑company audits and regulator‑reviewed environments.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, evolving environments, especially during large‑scale transformations or entity separations.
• Strong relationship‑building and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to evaluate complex business issues, develop practical solutions, and drive execution through collaboration.

Company Overview

McKesson Medical‑Surgical (MMS) is a subsidiary and publicly reported segment of McKesson Corporation, expected to become Wellverse in early 2027. MMS distributes medical‑surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment, and related services to alternate‑care settings such as physician offices, surgery centers, long‑term care, home health, and more. With ~8,000 employees, 15 distribution centers, ~900 delivery vehicles, and a catalog of over 270,000 SKUs, MMS serves more than 200,000 customer accounts across the United States.

Pay

Base pay range: $150,000 – $250,000. Total compensation may include an annual bonus, long‑term incentive opportunities, equity, and other elements based on performance, experience, and market factors.

Benefits

McKesson offers a competitive total‑rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits, health and wellness programs, and other employee resources. (For detailed benefits information, refer to McKesson’s benefits page.)