State Tax Manager - Controversy

Koch is seeking a State Tax Manager – Controversy to join our innovative team of forward-thinking professionals. In this growth-oriented role, you will support a tax leader in managing state income tax controversy and positions. You’ll gain hands-on experience with technical research, documentation, and cross-functional communication. You will be exposed to a range of tax capabilities, including reporting, controversy, process transformation, and business consulting.

You will have the opportunity to pursue career advancement across a wide variety of opportunities. This position offers a unique chance to engage with our business units, gaining insights into their operations, and working closely with leaders to develop innovative solutions.

The role can be based out of our Atlanta, GA , Plano, TX or Wichita, KS office.

The state team is responsible for all aspects of state income and franchise tax reporting, controversy, and optimization for the Koch businesses. We pride ourselves on taking ownership of our roles, driving innovation, and building strong relationships across the organization.

• Manage state income tax notice responses , audit responses , and communication with auditors , by e ffectively understanding data , drafting responses, and developing strategy
• Manage state income tax appeals including drafting protests , meeting with tax authorities , developing controversy strategies , and presenting recommendations to stakeholders
• Collaborate with business units , tax directors , and external advisors to facilitate resolution of tax controversy matter s
• Conduct analysis of state tax authority, business facts, and transactions to identify optimization opportunities
• Conduct thorough research on state law, proposed legislative changes, and caselaw developments, to stay current with evolving tax environments and assess the impacts to Koch

• Foundational knowledge of state income tax (public accounting, law firm , or corporate tax experience preferred)
• Ability to analyze and interpret statutes, regulations, and case law
• Experience communicating complex technical tax concepts to diverse stakeholders
• Eager to learn, with strong analytical, research, and communication skills
• Collaborative, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Motivated to grow into a technical expert and trusted resource for the business

• Progressive technical experience in a state income / franchise tax role supporting a large multinational company
• Experience with multistate tax issues and controversies
• Experience supporting or managing state tax positions
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions
• Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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