State Tax Manager - Advisory​/Controversy

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Are you a skilled and proactive tax professional looking to make your mark in a dynamic and challenging role? Koch is seeking a State Tax Manager - Advisory/Controversy to join our innovative team of forward‑thinking professionals. In this growth‑oriented role, you will support a senior tax leader in managing state income tax 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 explore data and 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.

• Technical analysis of state tax impacts and optimization of those impacts for recurring and discrete business operations
• Manage state notice and audit IDR responses to drive value to the controversy capability in collaboration with the reporting team
• Conduct thorough research on state law, and proposed legislative changes, to stay current with evolving tax environments and assessing the impacts to Koch's business operations
• Collaborate with the business units and other key stakeholders to communicate potential state tax impacts, alignment on tax positions, and answers to technical questions to both technical and non‑technical audiences

• Foundational knowledge of state income tax (public accounting, law, or corporate tax experience preferred)
• 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
• Ability to analyze and interpret statutes, regulations, and case law
• Experience supporting or managing state tax positions

• Progressive technical experience in a state income / franchise tax role supporting a large multinational company
• Master's degree in Taxation, Accounting, or related discipline; or CPA, JD, or other relevant professional certifications
• Experience with multistate tax issues and controversies
• Proficiency in modeling and using tools such as Alteryx, PowerBI, and/or Tableau
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.