Global Tax Planning Manager

Cardinal Health•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$105,100 - $165,110•Hybrid

About The Position

Cardinal Health's Finance department oversees the accounting, tax, financial plans and policies of the organization, establishes and maintains fiscal controls, prepares and interprets financial reports, oversees financial systems and safeguards the organization's assets. The Tax team designs, implements, and defends tax strategies and positions for both Domestic and International locations. This team records and reports tax expense in accordance with US GAAP, Non GAAP, IFRS and SEC reporting requirements, manages tax due diligence of corporate transactions and prepares tax compliance returns and reports for all jurisdictions in which Cardinal operates. The Tax team monitors tax legislative, regulatory and judicial activity for all jurisdictions in which Cardinal operates to assure compliance and to identify strategic opportunities and risks. The Tax team develops tax planning strategies to legally minimize Cardinal’s tax liabilities in the jurisdictions in which the company operates. The Tax team serves as a subject matter expert on all tax related matters including items such as payroll tax and employee benefits on an as needed basis.

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years of International Tax/Tax Planning experience at a Big Four Public Accounting Firm or Law Firm (or 7+ years of global tax experience)
Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent work experience
Very strong knowledge of U.S. federal and international tax rules, including U.S. tax reform and associated treasury regulations.
Ability to model tax impacts of planning and M&A initiatives, US tax reform impacts, etc.
Strong project management skills and tax planning experience, including ability to work on a number of projects concurrently
Ability to utilize various AI tools, and interest in learning how to apply AI tools to improve processes and identify efficiencies in project execution and data insights for tax planning and M&A

Nice To Haves

MST and/or a Law Degree and/or a CPA
Experience in a large multinational corporate tax department and/or Big Four accounting firm highly preferred
Basic understanding of foreign tax rules is highly desired
Working knowledge of transfer pricing concepts preferred
Working knowledge of ASC 740 preferred
Advanced level computer skills or have the ability to learn new software quickly [Tax Research Tools, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint]

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement global tax planning initiatives
Research and analyze U.S. and non-U.S. tax laws, regulations, and tax treaties and convey the analyses prepared both in writing, and verbally to various tax technical and non-technical audiences
Prepare tax analysis, including pros and cons and costs / benefits
Prepare / review step plans and tax technical memoranda
Communicate plans with the Directors, Tax Planning and M&A and the rest of the broader Management team
Assist the Directors, Tax Planning and M&A with all workstreams related to potential mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions
Partner with Treasury, Legal, Accounting, and the Core Business to implement tax planning initiatives
Coordinate with the Tax Provision and Compliance team regarding transactions impacting tax returns and/or annual and quarterly tax provision calculations and document research for tax files.
Support the Tax Controversy team with information related to tax planning initiatives as needed
Research, analyze, and document changes to key legislation impacting the Company (e.g., tax reform)
Coordinate with and actively manage external resources assisting with tax planning projects
Coordinate with internal and external auditors