State Tax Manager – Advisory/Controversy

What You Will Do

• 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, alignment on tax positions, and answers to technical questions to both technical and non-technical audiences

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 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
• Able to analyze and interpret statutes, regulations, and case law
• Experience supporting or managing state tax positions

What Will Put You Ahead

• 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 Team

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.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Our Benefits

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. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

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. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).