State Tax Manager – Advisory/Controversy

About the role

The State Tax Manager – Advisory/Controversy role at Koch is designed for a skilled and proactive tax professional. This position offers hands-on experience with technical research, documentation, and cross-functional communication, with exposure to various tax capabilities including reporting, controversy, process transformation, and business consulting.

Responsibilities

• 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 assess the impacts to Koch’s business operations
• Collaborate with the business units and other key stakeholders to communicate potential state tax impacts, align on tax positions, and answer technical questions to both technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Strong analytical and research skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Knowledge of state tax laws and regulations
• Experience with tax software and tools

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation/time off
• Education assistance
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (may vary by geographic region)

Pay

The salary range for this role is not specified, but it is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is not specified, but it is typically full-time.