Job Summary:

The SEC Director of Accounting is responsible for overseeing all aspects of SEC reporting, including the preparation and filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, as well as ESG reporting. This role ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations (including Regulation S-X and Regulation S-K), and company policies. The position requires deep technical accounting expertise, strong leadership skills to manage and guide a team, and the ability to collaborate effectively with external auditors to provide audit support in addition to the following:Lead the preparation and submission of SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other required disclosures, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SEC regulations.Oversee ESG reporting initiatives in alignment with regulatory and stakeholder expectations.Stay updated on technical accounting standards (U.S. GAAP) and SEC disclosure requirements (Regulations S-X and S-K) to ensure timely implementation of new standards or changes.Manage the preparation of financial statements and disclosures, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and ensure proper documentation.Collaborate with external auditors to provide audit support during quarterly reviews and annual audits.Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.Supervise, mentor, and guide the accounting team to ensure high performance and professional development.Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., legal, investor relations) to ensure alignment on financial reporting matters.Monitor emerging trends in ESG reporting frameworks and integrate them into corporate reporting strategies as needed.
 
Job Responsibilities:Directly leads and owns a designated functional area of Accounting with meaningful size and/or supports a single business unit with meaningful size and financial contribution to the organization.Directs and controls the general accounting activities, including recording company transactions, classifications, and reconciliation of account balances in accordance with GAAP and company policy.Establishes project teams, assigns responsibilities, and facilitates meetings to ensure timely goal attainment.Mentors, coaches, and develops employees through orientation, training, establishment of objectives, communication of policies and rules, and constructive discipline; builds morale and motivation.  May be responsible for managing retained and outsourced staff and for providing successful service levels according to the defined Statement of Work established by the Company’s management team.Prepares management reports and participates in presenting monthly accounting results to senior management.Supports the development and implementation of accounting systems and controls; directs the documentation of accounting procedures; ensures implementation of requisite system changes to support the business units and new programs.Ensures compliance with accounting principles and adherence with company policy in the business units; implements new policies and changes based on the recommendation and research provided by the Corporate Accounting External Reporting and Research group.Plans, recommends and implements the annual expense and capital budgets.    Works with the external public accountants in planning and executing the annual audit for Walgreens’ business units.Partners with other areas within Accounting to ensure the proper recording of business transactions.Leads Accounting Managers or other support staff as necessary for department operations.  Builds employee engagement, morale and motivation.  Teaches and trains business partners in all accounting matters to help raise accounting acumen within department.Actively participates in VCS organization planning and development activities.About Walgreens
Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) has a storied heritage of caring for communities for generations, and proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and leading omni-channel platforms. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.
 
Walgreens is the flagship U.S. brand of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader. Its retail locations are a critical point of access and convenience in thousands of communities, with Walgreens pharmacists playing a greater role as part of the healthcare system and patients’ care teams than ever before. Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy provides critical care and pharmacy services to millions of patients with rare disease states and complex, chronic conditions.
 
The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits More Company information is available at www.walgreensbootsalliance.com
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