Indirect Tax Manager

Cardinal Health•Dublin, OH

49d•Hybrid

About The Position

What Tax contributes to Cardinal Health Finance 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. Tax is responsible for the design, implementation and defense of tax strategies and positions. Records and reports tax expense in accordance with GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. Accountable for the tax due diligence of corporate transactions and preparation of tax compliance returns and reports. Demonstrates knowledge in broad area of tax principles, planning strategies and concepts. Develops and implements tax controversy strategies to address impact on all open years and impact on planned transactions. Analyzes transactions for areas of tax risk and opportunities. Demonstrates tax accounting knowledge of GAAP and SEC tax recording and reporting requirements. Performs detailed tax research and analysis. Develops approaches to detect, resolve and properly report issues and transactions on tax returns. Partners with the business to improve tax efficiency of business planning and operations as well as tax compliance and reporting.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant tax experience, with a focus on U.S. indirect taxes (e.g., sales/use tax, property tax, gross receipts), preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field (Accounting, Finance), or equivalent work experience, preferred
Strong knowledge of U.S. indirect tax laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions
Experience with tax calculation software (e.g., Vertex) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
Proven ability to manage compliance processes, audits, and cross-functional projects
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to interpret complex tax legislation and translate it into practical business guidance
Strong Excel skills; experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI) is a plus
Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff
Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
Ensures employees operate within guidelines
Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers
Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management
Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects
Gains consensus from various parties involved

Responsibilities

Manage US indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax, property tax, gross receipts tax, and other transaction-based taxes, ensuring timely and accurate filings across jurisdictions.
Lead the development and implementation of internal controls and tax automation processes to streamline tax return preparation and improve operational efficiency.
Drive efficiencies in data gathering by partnering with IT and business stakeholders to identify and leverage tools that support accurate and timely information collection.
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting indirect taxes and assess their impact on the business, ensuring compliance and recommending necessary adjustments.
Support audits and inquiries from tax authorities by preparing documentation, managing responses, and mitigating risk through proactive issue resolution.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on business initiatives, system implementations, and process changes to ensure indirect tax considerations are addressed appropriately.