Indirect Tax Manager - Sales and Use Tax Audits

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you. 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 support domestic non-income tax audits, including sales and use tax, business license tax, gross receipts tax, and other indirect taxes. This role provides technical support to Indirect Tax colleagues and operational personnel, assists with process improvements, and helps mitigate risk. The Manager will report to the Director of Indirect Tax – Sales and Use Tax Audits and collaborates with team members and business units across the organization. This position is based in Irving, Texas. Remote work flexibility may be available.

Responsibilities Support and manage state & local tax audits by evaluating information requests and assisting in the development of strategies to defend tax filing positions, supporting leadership. Represent the company in communications with tax authorities, under guidance from senior leadership. Conduct tax research and analysis and document conclusions in collaboration with senior tax professionals. Perform detailed reconciliations and gather, validate and analyze large volumes of transactional data. Prepare and provide thorough and comprehensive audit documentation. Prepare responses supported by audit-ready documentation, exemption certificates and transaction detail. Assist in managing audit resolutions, including settlements, appeals, and protests by compiling and ensuring workpapers support positions with clear citations to statutes, regulations and audit methodologies. Develops well-supported company tax positions and technical analyses addressing taxability, exemptions, sourcing, and product or service classification to successfully defend audit transactions and manage indirect tax risk. Collaborate with internal and external personnel on audit responsibilities related to mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions. Prepare and manage indirect tax audit accruals and coordinate with FP&A and accounting teams on related entries. Respond to business queries related to non-income tax matters and foster productive relationships across departments. Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance audit and compliance functions. Summarize audit results, communicate and educate findings to Indirect Tax colleagues and participate in design and implementation of compliance improvements. Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures. Mentor and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team environment. Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience.

8–10 years of relevant indirect tax experience, including managing sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, and business license tax audits. Experience in a multi-corporate, multi-state environment; distribution or healthcare industry preferred. 3-5 years of experience supervising or mentoring tax professionals. Strong technical background in indirect tax audit techniques and resolution. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Critical Skills Ability to work cross-functionally and influence outcomes without direct authority. Strong