Manager, State Income Tax

The Coca-Cola Company • Atlanta, GA

2d • $103,000 - $119,000

About The Position

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking an experienced State Income Tax Manager to help manage U.S. state and local income tax compliance, tax provision, audits, planning initiatives, and tax accounting processes. The position requires a strong understanding of state income and franchise tax laws, ASC 740 tax accounting, and work in a complex multinational business environment. The role partners with accounting, legal, business units, and external advisors to support compliance, identify tax-saving opportunities, and advance strategic business initiatives.

The manager oversees state income and franchise tax return preparation and filing, state tax provision activities, state tax planning, audits and controversy, and continuous process improvement. The role also mentors tax staff and senior tax analysts and maintains relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisors.

The position is based in Atlanta, United States, with 0%–25% travel and no relocation provided. The posted U.S. base pay range is $103,000–$119,000, with an annual incentive reference value of 15%. The company does not offer employment-status sponsorship; applicants must be authorized to work full time in the United States without requiring the company's sponsorship. The job posting end date is November 13, 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of state income tax experience, including experience in a multinational corporation and/or Big Four public accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. state income and franchise tax laws.
• Experience with ASC 740 income tax accounting.
• Experience managing tax compliance and provision processes within a complex, multi-state environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly to tax and non-tax stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue working legally in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, MST, or equivalent professional designation.
• Experience with state tax planning and audit defense.
• Knowledge of state tax implications of international operations.
• Experience managing third-party tax service providers and cross-functional projects.
• Experience with tax technology platforms such as ONESOURCE and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate preparation and review of U.S. state income and franchise tax returns prepared internally.
• Oversee state tax filing calendars and ensure timely and accurate compliance with filing requirements.
• Prepare and review state apportionment calculations, modifications, tax credits, net operating losses, and other state tax attributes.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the company's tax positions.
• Manage state income tax components of the quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision process.
• Calculate and review current and deferred state tax provisions, effective tax rate analyses, and related disclosures.
• Analyze state deferred tax assets and liabilities, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and state tax contingencies.
• Support external audit requests and provide technical documentation for tax accounting positions.
• Identify opportunities to optimize the company's state effective tax rate and cash tax position.
• Analyze tax implications of business restructurings, legal entity changes, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Support implementation of state tax planning strategies and related documentation requirements.
• Collaborate with federal and international tax teams to evaluate state impacts of multinational transactions.
• Manage state income tax audits and inquiries.
• Coordinate responses to information requests and negotiate audit resolutions with taxing authorities.
• Track audit exposures and maintain documentation supporting tax positions.
• Manage state tax notices and assessments through resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement of state tax compliance and provision processes.
• Partner with technology teams to enhance tax automation and data management.
• Mentor and develop tax staff and senior tax analysts.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisors.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and annual incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Retirement savings programs with company match.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on complex tax matters within a leading multinational organization.
• A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager