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Koch lists this State Tax Manager - Controversy opportunity in plano, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Your Job
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.
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.
What You Will Do
Manage state income tax notice responses, audit responses, and communication with auditors, by effectively 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 matters
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
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
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
What Will Put You Ahead
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.
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.
Who We Are
Koch creates and innovates a wide spectrum of products and services that make life better. Our work spans a vast number of industries across the world, including engineered technology, refining, chemicals and polymers, pulp and paper, glass, electronics and many more. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Koch employs about 120,000 employees across the globe.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
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).
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Worksite address
plano, TX, 75086, US
Who can apply
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