Senior Accountant - Nashville, TN

It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission.

Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.

Our Mission

People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.

Our Senior Accountant is responsible for having a detailed knowledge of the financial and accounting systems and processes for the assigned business units. Our Senior Accountant will make assignments and review and manage the work of assigned staff accountants. This position is based in Nashville, TN at our corporate offices. Relocation assistance and sponsorship are not available.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that tasks assigned to staff accountants are completed within established deadlines and in conformance with defined accounting policies and procedures

• Perform original work on more complex accounting issues and transactions

• Recommend changes in process and procedures

• Develop reporting tools and metrics to identify trends in financials

• Provide development and training of assigned Staff Accountants

• Provide level one review of work performed by Staff Accountants

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications needed include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting - Education may be substituted for partial work experience

• 3+ years' professional work experience in Accounting or Auditing with progressive increase in responsibilities and complexity of assignments. Full GL Accounting experience required

• Public Accounting and/or healthcare provider financial operations preferred

• Solid understanding of GAAP including revenue recognition principles sufficient to ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies

• Advanced software systems experience including all MS Office Suite products, Excel, Vision and project management software as well as accounting ERP systems and software.

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 750 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are actively enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 250 locations in 24 states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.

We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not disc