McKesson

Indirect Tax Manager - Sales and Use Tax Audits

McKesson • $125K — $130K *
Irving, TX 75061In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent plus 7+ years of experience with indirect taxes.
  • Background in sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, and business license tax audits.
  • Experience in multi-corporate, multi-state environments is preferred.
  • Industry experience in distribution or healthcare is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of indirect tax audit techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Manage state and local tax audits, developing strategies to defend tax positions.
  • Analyze transaction-level data to identify issues for audit defense.
  • Investigate taxability determinations and support audit responses.
  • Prepare detailed audit responses with supporting documentation.
  • Conduct reconciliations to substantiate tax positions and identify exposures.
  • Assist in managing audit resolutions including settlements and protests.
  • Collaborate across teams to gather information and resolve audit inquiries.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage options.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Employee discounts and perks.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Indirect Tax Team is responsible for the design, implementation, and defense of indirect tax strategies and positions. The Indirect Tax Manager - Sales and Use Tax Audits will play a critical role in managing and defending domestic non-income tax audits, including sales and use tax, business license tax, gross receipts tax, and other indirect taxes. This role requires a highly analytical professional who enjoys digging into complex tax issues at the transaction level, evaluating large volumes of data, and developing well-supported tax positions.

The successful candidate will investigate and respond to tax authority challenges involving hundreds of thousands of transaction records, tracing issues from audit assessments back to individual invoices, product classifications, exemption determinations, sourcing decisions, and operational processes. This position provides technical leadership, supports process improvements, and helps mitigate indirect tax risk across the organization. The Manager reports to the Director of Indirect Tax - Sales and Use Tax Audits and collaborates extensively with tax professionals, business partners, and operational teams across the organization.

Position Responsibilities
  • Support and manage state and local tax audits by evaluating information requests, identifying audit exposure areas, and developing fact-based strategies to defend company tax positions.
  • Conduct detailed transaction-level analyses across large datasets containing hundreds of thousands of records to identify patterns, exceptions, root causes, and audit defense opportunities.
  • Investigate individual taxability determinations, exemptions, sourcing decisions, and product or service classifications to support audit responses and resolve complex tax issues.
  • Prepare comprehensive audit responses supported by transaction detail, exemption certificates, data reconciliations, technical research, and audit-ready documentation.
  • Perform detailed reconciliations and analyze significant volumes of transactional data to substantiate tax positions and quantify potential audit exposures.
  • Develop well-supported tax positions and technical memoranda addressing complex indirect tax issues, leveraging statutes, regulations, administrative guidance, case law, and audit methodologies.
  • Assist in managing audit resolutions, including settlements, appeals, and protests by preparing defensible workpapers and ensuring all conclusions are supported by clear technical authority and factual analysis.
  • Represent the company in discussions with tax authorities, articulating transaction-specific positions and supporting documentation under guidance from senior leadership.
  • Collaborate with tax, accounting, FP&A, IT, legal, and operational stakeholders to gather information, understand business processes, and resolve audit inquiries.
  • Respond to business partner questions regarding indirect tax matters by researching issues, identifying underlying drivers, and providing practical, risk-based recommendations.
  • Summarize audit findings and communicate technical conclusions to tax and non-tax audiences while educating stakeholders on compliance implications and required process changes.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance audit readiness, documentation quality, data accessibility, and indirect tax compliance.
  • Support the development and implementation of policies, controls, and procedures designed to reduce indirect tax risk and improve operational efficiency.
  • Mentor team members and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
  • Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.


Critical Skills
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex tax issues by drilling into underlying transaction details and identifying the facts that drive tax outcomes.
  • Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to evaluate individual transactions while maintaining a broader view of overall audit risk and strategy.
  • Strong investigative mindset with a passion for asking probing questions, challenging assumptions, identifying root causes, and developing technically sound conclusions.
  • Ability to work effectively with large data sets and navigate hundreds of thousands of transaction records to isolate issues and substantiate tax positions.
  • Demonstrates documentation excellence through clear, organized workpapers, comprehensive audit support, and well-defended technical positions.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex indirect tax concepts and audit findings to both tax and non-tax stakeholders.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
  • Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience directly leading sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, and business license tax audits.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in a multi-corporate, multi-state environment; distribution or healthcare industry.
  • Strong technical background in indirect tax audit techniques and resolution.
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Candidates located in the DFW Metroplex are preferred.


Critical Skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and influence outcomes without direct authority.
  • Strong communication skills, capable of explaining complex tax topics to non-tax audiences.
  • Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated and team-oriented with strong presentation skills.
  • Willing and adept at asking insightful questions, identifying underlying explanations, and deepening understanding to produce accurate, well-supported conclusions.
  • Demonstrates documentation excellence by producing clear, well-organized workpapers, technically sound positions, and formulating clear supportable audit positions.


Additional Knowledge & Skills
  • Experience with compliance activities, data analysis, and reporting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP and Vertex preferred.
  • Familiarity with exemption certificate management systems and tax research tools (CCH, RIA, TTR).


Compensation: The target salary for this role is between $125,000 and $130,000 with a 15% bonus for candidates in DFW or similar sized markets.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

About McKesson

McKesson Corporation provides medicines, pharmaceutical supplies, information and care management products and services across the healthcare industry. The Company operates in two segments. The McKesson Distribution Solutions segment delivers ethical drugs, medical-surgical supplies and equipment and health and beauty care products throughout North America. This segment also provides specialty pharmaceutical solutions for biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturers, sells financial, operational and clinical solutions for pharmacies (retail, hospital, long-term care) and provides consulting, outsourcing and other services. The McKesson Technology Solutions segment delivers enterprise-wide clinical, patient care, financial, supply chain, strategic management and software solutions. In July 2011, the Company acquired Portico Systems from Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. On March 25, 2012, it acquired the independent banner and franchise businesses of Katz Group Canada Inc. McKesson Distribution Solutions delivers pharmaceuticals to retail pharmacies and institutional providers like hospitals and health systems. They operate pharmaceutical distribution centers across the country, serving customers in all 50 states. They also deliver a comprehensive offering of health care products, technology, equipment and related services to the alternate site market, including physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care facilities and home care businesses across the country. McKesson is currently the largest pharmaceutical distributor in North America. McKesson also operates McKesson Canada and has an equity holding in Nadro, a leading distributor in Mexico.

McKesson Careers

Join McKesson, a leading global healthcare company, and be part of a team that is redefining the future of healthcare. With a variety of job opportunities available, McKesson is the perfect place to advance your career, whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out. Work You’ll Do At McKesson, we are committed to improving care in every setting—one product, one partner, one patient at a time. We’re seeking talented professionals to join our team and contribute to a culture of innovation, diversity, and leadership. Our employees are driven by a deep sense of purpose and a desire for continuous growth and improvement. Empower Your Future in Healthcare With positions ranging from internships to leadership roles, McKesson offers unparalleled employment opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Our commitment to diversity training ensures that all team members have the opportunity to thrive. Join a team where your skills will be honed, your professional growth will be supported, and where you can genuinely see the difference you make in the lives of patients around the world. Innovative Work Environment McKesson is at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Our team is constantly exploring new ways to improve patient outcomes and streamline care processes. This commitment to innovation is what sets us apart and what makes McKesson an exciting place to work. Career Development and Benefits McKesson believes in nurturing the potential of its employees through robust career development programs and comprehensive benefits designed to support your life and well-being. From leadership training to health and wellness benefits, we ensure our team members are equipped to meet their professional and personal goals. Explore Job Opportunities Whether you’re looking for an internship to kickstart your career, or a senior position to utilize your extensive experience, McKesson offers a range of opportunities. Explore our open positions and find where you can make a difference at McKesson. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players who are ready to take the next step in their careers. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Networking and Professional Growth At McKesson, networking and professional growth are part of our everyday environment. We encourage our employees to connect, share, and learn from each other to foster personal and professional development. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await you at McKesson. Join McKesson today and be part of a team that is dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare.
Learn more about McKesson
Size
58,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
-$4.1 billion
Founded
1833
5 Year Trend
+5.9%
Revenue
$237.6 billion
NASDAQ
MCK
* Ladders Estimates

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