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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

State Tax Manager - Controversy

Tax AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Foundational knowledge of state income tax; public accounting, law firm, or corporate tax experience is preferred.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret statutes, regulations, and case law.
  • Experience communicating complex technical tax concepts to diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical, research, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative and organized manner.
  • Motivation to grow into a technical expert and trusted resource for the business.

Responsibilities

  • Manage state income tax notice and audit responses and communication with auditors by 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 resolve tax controversy matters.
  • Analyze state tax authority, business facts, and transactions to identify optimization opportunities.
  • Research state law, proposed legislative changes, and case law developments to stay current with evolving tax environments and assess their impacts on Koch.

Desired Qualifications

  • Progressive technical experience in a state income or 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).

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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