State Tax Manager - Compliance

Your Job

Are you a skilled and proactive tax professional looking to make your mark in a dynamic and challenging role? Koch Industries is seeking a State Tax Manager - Compliance to join our innovative team of forward-thinking professionals.

In this role, you will be exposed to a range of tax capabilities, including reporting, controversy, position management, 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 offices.

Our Team

The state team is a crucial part of our overall SALT capability, responsible for all aspects of state income and franchise tax reporting, controversy, and position management 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 the overall state income and franchise tax reporting process in partnership with the Senior Tax Manager - Reporting, including:



* Review state estimate and extension calculations and payments.


* Review state income franchise returns and workpapers.


* Coordinate payment processing with Tax Support team and Treasury.


* Analyze tax liability drivers and changes from prior years.


* Ensure tax reporting reflects business realignments, asset sales, tax positions, and state tax attributes.


* Managing relationships with outside consultants.

Participate in the state tax accounting process by reviewing support for the state effective tax rate, state deferreds, and state payable account.

Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement within the state tax organization, including using AI tools.

Build and develop relationships across the tax organization and other Koch companies and manage and leverage data to optimize state processes and business tax positions.

Develop state tax compliance knowledge and skills in team members.

Ability to manage complex processes and resources to accomplish our goal.

Ability to collaborate with other areas of the tax life cycle as appropriate.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* 5+ years experience in state tax compliance, including preparing and reviewing state and local income tax returns


* Strong written and verbal communication skills, project management skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team


* Demonstrated critical thinking skills


* Strong understanding of state technical concepts such as nexus, conformity / modifications to federal tax provisions, apportionment, and tax reporting rules


* Comprehensive understanding of state tax lifecycle (provision, compliance,...