State Tax Controversy Leader

Koch; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch seeks a State Tax Manager – Controversy to support a tax leader in managing state income tax controversy and positions. You will gain hands-on experience with technical research, documentation, and cross-functional communication across Koch's business units.

Based in our Plano, TX office, you will lead responses, protests, and strategy, collaborate with tax directors and external advisors, and stay current on state law to optimize outcomes for Koch.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of state income tax and controversy.
• Ability to analyze statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Experience communicating complex tax concepts to stakeholders.
• Analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Collaborative and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage state income tax notice and audit responses with strategy.
• Draft protests and present recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business units, tax directors, and external advisors.
• Analyze state tax authority data and transactions for optimization.
• Research state law changes to assess impacts on Koch.

Skills

State income tax

Audit responses

Tax controversy strategy

Communication with auditors

Cross-functional collaboration

Research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Koch seeks a State Tax Manager – Controversy to support a tax leader in managing state income tax controversy and positions. You will gain hands-on experience with technical research, documentation, and cross-functional communication across Koch's business units.

Based in our Plano, TX office, you will lead responses, protests, and strategy, collaborate with tax directors and external advisors, and stay current on state law to optimize outcomes for Koch.