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As a key leader in the McKesson Medical-Surgical (MMS) Controllership function, this role will lead all aspects of governance around MMS’s internal control environment, including ongoing responsibilities associated with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for both business and IT controls.  We are looking for a finance professional who can build a diverse team of highly dedicated professionals, drive continual transformation of our control environment and liaise with our key business partners to ensure we have the most efficient and effective internal controls across MMS. Initially this individual will play a key role in ensuring MMS is “PCAOB audit-ready” as we move toward future separation from the McKesson enterprise.  This leader will report to the VP, Controller.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the MMS SOX program, including, but not limited to the following:

  • Implement and ultimately lead the MMS SOX governance process;

  • Conduct the annual SOX risk assessment, determine materiality, scope, testing approach, and timing.  This will include a comprehensive assessment of risks and key controls, and a rationalization exercise;

  • Consult with and provide direction to business partner teams related to SOX compliance activities ensuring controls are properly designed and documented, and issues are identified, tracked, and resolved;

  • Monitor the evaluation / testing of internal controls and ensure any control deficiencies identified are remediated in a timely manner to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.  Provide consultative support for business partners in their development of remediation plans;

  • Assess the severity of control deficiencies, both individually and in the aggregate;

  • Work with all key business and technology process owners to identify, document, review, implement and certify internal controls.  This includes the development and review of control templates and flowcharts;

  • Periodically meet with management and/or business partners to consult on changes in business operations and controls and propose revisions to the SOX plan, as needed.

• Manage the external team of consultants responsible for testing of key SOX controls.

• Serve as the primary contact with internal and external auditors on all control-related matters, and look for ways to increase audit efficiency and effectiveness.

• Serve as the MMS owner of the SOX compliance system.  Utilize the system to drive maximum efficiency in the MMS SOX program.

• Provide leadership in talent management to build, develop, engage, and retain a diverse high performing team.  Manage a team of professionals focused on learning the business, building relationships, and focusing MMS on having a risk mindset both in our SOX and operating controls. 

• Maintain a current understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation, PCAOB Standards, and other relevant guidance issued regarding Section 404.  Assess all training needs, develop training materials, and ensure all stakeholders are sufficiently trained on internal control requirements, design, and ownership.

• Provide frequent status and analysis to executive leadership and the Audit Committee on the status of our internal control environment and SOX compliance.

• Create and lead MMS’s quarterly certification process to support the CEO and CFO quarterly 302/906 representations.

• Serve as a subject-matter expert, working with cross-functional project teams to lead and/or participate in special projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Typically has 10+ years of professional experience and 5+ years management experience

Critical skills

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Demonstrates highest levels of ethics and integrity.

• Must work well in a team.

• Flexible and ready to drive change.

• At ease in a complex and quickly changing environment.

• Self-starter and can-do, problem-solving attitude.

Specialized Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of SOX regulations and requirements, PCAOB Standards, COSO guidelines, and US GAAP, accounting policies and auditing standards.

• Strategic thinker and demonstrates a strong sense of curiosity and willingness to get a deep understanding of the business and its processes, technologies, and risks to provide value and insights

• Solid leadership skills and experience, including the ability to motivate and coach team members, influence others and work with all levels of management and professional staff

• Exhibits a high degree of passion, energy, and commitment

• Effectively navigates a matrixed organization and complexities

• Strong communication, including written and oral presentation, skills

Additional Skills

• Business experience: Prior experience with audit or internal control; Public Accounting (Big 4) experience.

• Experience leading projects and teams.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in business or finance related field.

• Active CPA/CIA required

Work Environment & Travel

• Hybrid or On-site position with some work performed from home.

• Position may require some travel for major business meetings or conferences.

Career Level- Manager-M5

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