State Income/Franchise Tax Controversy Manager - Eden Praire, MN preferred, Remote considered
About The Position
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company dedicated to improving health outcomes globally. It comprises UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working towards a better health system. This role involves managing state tax audits, appeals, litigation, and controversies with state taxing authorities. It also includes assisting with state tax credits/incentives, R&D credits, state income/franchise tax compliance, planning, special projects, and M&A projects. The position offers the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S., with a requirement for those in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a similar field, or a Juris Doctor
- 7+ years tax or accounting experience in a public accounting firm or 4+ years in a law firm with controversy/litigation experience
- Proven excellent writing and verbal communication skills
- Proven desire to work in a team environment
- Proven solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn state tax technical concepts
- Proven dedicated team player who is committed to training the team
Nice To Haves
- Juris Doctor
- Experience writing protests/appeals or similar advocacy compositions
- Experience representing taxpayers or other parties in hearings
- Tax technical background in state income/franchise tax
- Ability to work a hybrid work schedule in the Eden Prairie, MN office
Responsibilities
- Lead teams in responding to information requests from state taxing authorities with oversight from senior leaders
- Work with senior leaders to make strategic decisions to resolve controversies with state taxing authorities
- Draft protests/appeals and lead hearings in coordination with senior leaders
- Assist in managing the state tax credits/incentives process, including the R&D credit
- Review tax returns and related workpapers
- Manage special projects, such as tax planning and M&A due diligence projects
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
