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What is a director external reporting?

A Director of External Reporting is a senior finance professional responsible for overseeing the preparation and submission of a company's financial statements and disclosures to external stakeholders, such as regulatory agencies, investors, and auditors. They ensure compliance with accounting standards like GAAP or IFRS and manage the timely filing of reports such as 10-Ks and 10-Qs with the SEC. This role often involves coordinating with internal departments, staying current on regulatory changes, and supporting audits. Their work is critical in maintaining transparency and trust with the public and regulatory bodies.

What is the difference between Director External Reporting vs Financial Controller?

AspectDirector External ReportingFinancial Controller
Primary FocusPreparing and overseeing external financial reports, compliance, and disclosuresManaging internal accounting, financial statements, and overall financial health
CertificationsCPA, CFA often preferredCPA typically required
Work EnvironmentFinance, accounting, and compliance teams, often in large corporationsAccounting department, overseeing internal financial operations
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in publicly traded companies, multinational corporationsCommon in private companies, large organizations

While both roles require strong accounting credentials and focus on financial reporting, the Director External Reporting primarily handles external disclosures and compliance, whereas the Financial Controller manages internal financial operations and reporting. The roles often collaborate but serve different strategic and operational functions within an organization.

What are some common challenges faced by a director external reporting, and how can they be addressed?

A Director of External Reporting often faces challenges related to keeping up with evolving regulatory requirements, managing tight reporting deadlines, and ensuring accuracy across complex financial statements. Coordinating with multiple departments, such as accounting, legal, and investor relations, is essential to gather the necessary information for timely and compliant filings. Developing strong project management skills, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of reporting standards, and fostering clear communication channels within the organization can help mitigate these challenges and ensure successful external reporting processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director external reporting?

To thrive as a Director of External Reporting, you need deep expertise in accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, typically backed by a CPA and a degree in accounting or finance. Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, SEC reporting tools, and advanced Excel skills are commonly required. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing teams and collaborating with stakeholders. These competencies ensure accurate, timely financial disclosures and uphold an organization's reputation with regulators and investors.

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Infographic showing various Director External Reporting job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution.

Director - Global Technical Controllership

McKesson

Alpharetta, GA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago


McKesson rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 209 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 86 rated pharmaceutical


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.

Current Need

The current need is within our Global Technical Controllership ("GTC") team, which is a part of McKesson's Corporate Controllership organization reporting to the Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. GTC serves as technical advisors for our corporate and business unit management on complex financial issues, M&A and divestitures, business valuations and other complex transactions. GTC is also responsible for developing and maintainingthe enterprise GAAP accounting policies,ensuring effectiveness of applicable internal controls over financial reporting, and influencing the accounting for the ever-changingbusiness needs and regulatory requirements. To better meet these needs, GTC is an active partner with the business unit controllership functions and finance leaders, legal, treasury, M&A, tax, shared services, and others, and advises them on theappropriate accounting and financial reporting for ongoing, new and/or proposed activities.

The Director, Global Technical Controllership, will report to the Senior Director, who has managerial oversight of the advisory and technical accounting pillar of GTC. The primary responsibilities of the director include: partnership with business unit controllership teams and corporate leaders to advise on transactions and complex financial evaluations; participation in M&A activities beginning with due diligence through post-acquisition accounting and integration matters; create/update GAAP policies and implementation of accounting standards; liaise with external auditors on complex business transactions to achieve alignment on the accounting and external reporting.

Position Description

  • Manage corporate and business unit-related financial advisory matters and related business processes.Sample matters include, but are not limited to, investments, derivatives and hedging, business combination and divestures, VIE/consolidation/equity method analyses, revenue recognition, leases, restructuring, debt, inventory accounting, goodwill, share-based payment awards and long-lived assets impairment analysis, fair value assessments including intangible valuations and exposure to tax accounting matters
  • Direct research of accounting issues, document conclusions in formal memos and white papers and prepare functional endorsements of business development transactions to ensure compliance with internal corporate guidelines and accounting literature
  • Partner with corporate departments, business units and business development teams to support activities by providing financial advisory and evaluation of alternative deal structures for investments, acquisitions, divestitures, strategic planning or other alliance transactions and their financial statement impact on the company
  • Provide financial advisory support to business units in connection with the implementation of various changes in accounting policies, procedures and adoptions of new accounting standards; monitor and analyze proposed accounting rule changes; provide input into comment and preclearance letters to regulatory agencies about those proposals; assist in the implementation of new requirements
  • Develop and present complex accounting matters/ conclusions to company management and respond to inquiries from senior management (CFO, Corporate Controller, Treasurer, Vice President, Business Unit Controller) on potential accounting impacts of proposed transactions
  • Ensure effective, clear and timely communications to aid in enabling appropriate execution of US GAAP accounting rules and Company policies
  • External reporting support- responsible for certain areas of the 10-Q/10-K filings
  • Maintain and execute adequate internal controls for responsibilities and update 404 narratives, as needed
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge and meet continuing professional education requirements by attending educational workshops and conferences.
  • Liaise with external auditors on complex business development transactions, provide quarterly updates and achieve alignment on accounting
  • Participate in due diligence process and highlight accounting issues and key risks and various other ad-hoc projects or initiatives
  • Be able to manage multiple projects and initiatives at one time, prioritize and deliver results within frequently condensed timelines
  • This role will report to the Senior Director, Global Technical Controllership and may involve direct or indirect supervision of other team members

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

10+ years of professional work experience including 6+ years managerial experience
Critical Attributes

  • Technical
    • CPA required
    • Proficient in US GAAP, including business combinations and divestures, derivatives and hedging, VIE/consolidation, minority interests, investments, revenue recognition, contingencies, share-based payment awards and SOX requirements
    • Data analytics, research, and effective applications of artificial intelligence to accounting/finance
    • Use of various technology applications, such as M365, Oracle FCCS
  • Experience
    • Current or recent Big Four experience strongly preferred
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills (ability to develop concise and effective communications tailored to specific audiences)
    • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
    • Strong ability to influence and provide strategic recommendations
    • Prior experience managing multiple projects, competing priorities, and short deadlines
    • Proven leadership experience to drive prompt resolution of technical issues, communication of those issues, and process improvement
    • Experience working across multiple levels (including executive level), functions and regions
  • Education
    • Undergraduate degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience; advanced degree in Finance or Accounting is strongly preferred

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$125,300 - $208,800

McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson's (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.


McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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