Director - US Indirect Tax

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 designs, implements, and defends tax strategies and positions for both Domestic and International locations. This family 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. Tax monitors tax legislative, regulatory and judicial activity for all jurisdictions in which Cardinal operates to assure compliance and to identify strategic opportunities and risks. Tax develops tax planning strategies to legally minimize Cardinals tax liabilities in the jurisdictions in which the company operates. Tax 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.

Job Summary

The US Indirect Tax team is responsible for timely and accurate reporting of sales/use, gross receipts, personal and real property taxes as well as certain accounting and forecasting activities. This team partners closely with the sales, finance, IT and accounting teams to ensure the company meets its transaction tax obligations. The scale and industry scope of complexity of our industry and operating footprint will attract individuals who are excited to navigate undefined challenges and are engaged by intellectually stimulating work.

The Director, US Indirect Tax will lead the Indirect Tax in-house and outsourced team. The position involves working with US taxing jurisdictions, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to comply with transaction tax reporting requirements and accounting functions. With a highly visible platform that allows direct partnership with leadership across Cardinal's diverse businesses, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our growth, profitability, and corporate responsibility, thereby benefiting all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead transaction tax SOX reporting and maintenance of strong internal controls
  
• Work closely with the sales, finance, IT and accounting teams to continue to enhance processes and governance
  
• Identify and implement process improvements to the current workflows of the team
  
• Maintain relationships with external tax advisors and authorities, representing the company in audits and disputes
  
• Effectively lead and collaborate with internal and external tax resources to successfully complete assigned projects

Qualifications

• 12+ years experience in public accounting or a highly complex multistate environment preferred
  
• Strong tax technical skills in US taxation, tax compliance, tax research, sales/use tax, property tax, negotiated and statutory tax incentives and unclaimed property
  
• Robust communication skills and an ability to effectively collaborate with key business stakeholders, Corporate Tax colleagues, external advisors and governmental agency representatives
  
• Prior management and leadership experience
  
• Experience with indirect tax technology and ERP systems is a plus
  
• CPA strongly preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Provides leadership to managers and experienced professional staff; may also manage front line supervisors
  
• Manages an organizational budget
  
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals
  
• Assists in the development of functional strategy
  
• Decisions have an extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers
  
• Interacts with internal and/or external leaders, including senior management
  
• Persuades others into agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships
  
• Able to be effective in a hybrid or remote work environment

• Anticipated salary range: $164,300-$252,700
  Bonus eligible: Yes
  Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
  
• 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

Application window anticipated to close: 6/13/25 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidates geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.