UnitedHealth Group - Minnetonka, MN
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Minnetonka, MN
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
About the position
As the State Income/Franchise Tax Controversy Manager at UnitedHealth Group, you will oversee the management of state tax audits, appeals, and litigation processes. This role involves leading a team in responding to information requests from state taxing authorities, managing the state income/franchise tax notice process, and co-managing the state tax credits/incentives process. You will also be involved in compliance, planning, and special projects related to state income/franchise tax, contributing to the overall mission of improving health outcomes.
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 team members with responding to notices from state taxing authorities, ensuring timely responses and tracking responses to over 1,000 state income/franchise tax notices received annually
- Co-manage the state tax credits/incentives process, including the R&D credit
- Assist the team with reviewing tax returns and related workpapers
- Manage special projects, such as tax planning and M&A due diligence projects
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
- Proven eagerness to learn state tax technical concepts
- Proven to be a 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
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
