Indirect Tax Manager

Cardinal Health

Manager for U.S. Indirect Tax Audits, coordinating tax audit and controversy matters.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeDublin • Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $105,100 - $165,110 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the central internal owner for U.S. indirect tax audit & controversy matters, coordinating internal stakeholders and serving as the primary interface with external advisors.
Provide end ‑ to ‑ end oversight of U.S. indirect tax audits and disputes, including sales and use tax, property tax, and gross receipts taxes, by tracking status, evaluating technical positions, and driving timely resolution.
Direct and manage external advisors engaged in audit defense and controversy, including setting expectations, reviewing and challenging work product, and ensuring conclusions align with the company’s risk profile and business objectives.
Identify, document, and enhance internal controls related to indirect tax audits and compliance, partnering with relevant teams to implement process improvements that strengthen discipline, consistency, and audit readiness.
Oversee the quarterly FAS 5 (ASC 450) reserve process for indirect taxes, coordinating with external advisors that prepare the initial reserve analyses, reviewing assumptions and conclusions, facilitating internal discussion, and obtaining alignment with Tax leadership.
Drive efficiencies in audit data gathering and analysis by collaborating with IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to identify, implement, and leverage automation, reporting, and data tools.
Monitor legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments affecting U.S. indirect taxes and assess potential impacts, escalating issues and recommended actions to Tax leadership as appropriate.
Partner with cross ‑ functional teams on business initiatives, system implementations, and process changes to ensure indirect tax considerations and controversy implications are identified and addressed proactively.
Develop and maintain standardized audit and controversy playbooks, documentation, metrics, and executive ‑ level reporting to enhance transparency, knowledge sharing, and governance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, preferred
7+ years of progressive tax experience with a strong focus on U.S. indirect taxes, including audit and controversy support, preferred
Strong knowledge of U.S. indirect tax laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
Experience coordinating with external advisors on indirect tax matters.
Hands-on experience with tax determination systems (e.g., Vertex) and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP).
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and cross-functional projects in a large, complex organization.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical tax issues for non-tax stakeholders.
Strong Excel skills; experience with data analytics and automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI) is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

U.S. indirect tax lawsaudit and controversy supporttax determination systemsdata analyticsautomation toolsExcelFAS 5 (ASC 450) reserve processproperty taxsales and use taxgross receipts taxes

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsproject managementcollaborationproblem-solvingstakeholder managementprocess improvementrisk assessmentknowledge sharing

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance