Director Internal Controls - Financial Shared Services

Director, Internal Controls – Financial Shared Services

McKesson Corporation

Role Overview

The Director, Internal Controls – Financial Shared Services provides enterprise leadership for the design, execution, and ongoing effectiveness of internal controls across McKesson’s Financial Shared Services organization. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding the integrity of financial reporting, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) and company policies, and strengthening risk management while supporting efficient, scalable operations.

This leader partners closely with Shared Services, Finance, Audit, and Compliance stakeholders to embed a strong control mindset into daily operations and foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Internal Controls Leadership

• Establish and lead a comprehensive internal control framework for Financial Shared Services, ensuring alignment with SOX, COSO, GAAP, and McKesson governance standards.
• Own the annual shared services internal control program, including risk assessment, scoping, control design, testing, and remediation.
• Drive continuous evaluation and enhancement of control effectiveness to proactively manage risk.

Operational Partnership & Influence

• Act as a strategic partner to Shared Services leadership across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Payroll, and related functions.
• Integrate strong internal controls into operational processes while supporting business efficiency and scalability.
• Identify control weaknesses, provide clear recommendations, and ensure timely, sustainable remediation.

Audit, Compliance & Risk Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors on shared services internal control matters.
• Ensure audit readiness through clear documentation, effective walkthroughs, and timely issue resolution.
• Monitor regulatory, compliance, and accounting standard changes and translate requirements into practical control enhancements.

Reporting, Insights & Enablement

• Provide clear, executive‑level reporting to senior leadership and the Audit Committee on control effectiveness, key risks, and remediation progress.
• Leverage data analytics and technology to strengthen control monitoring, improve efficiency, and identify emerging risks.
• Design and deliver training programs that strengthen ownership, awareness, and accountability for internal controls across shared services teams.

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing internal controls team.
• Set clear expectations, provide ongoing coaching, and build technical and leadership capability within the team.
• Promote a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, or internal controls, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Deep expertise in SOX compliance, COSO framework, and GAAP.
• Experience operating within large, complex Financial Shared Services or Global Business Services environments.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R) and related risks and controls.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, communicate complex issues clearly, and lead change in a matrixed organization.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and GRC tools.

Key Success Attributes

• Demonstrates ownership and accountability for risk management and control effectiveness.
• Balances strong compliance discipline with operational practicality and business partnership.
• Communicates with clarity, confidence, and credibility across technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Leads with integrity and builds trust through collaboration and follow‑through.