Head of State Tax Audits & Planning

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Job Purpose

The State Tax Principal Specialist contributes to the overall mission and goals of AHM by reducing state and local tax risk and providing strategic state tax planning and advisory support to the tax division and business units.

This role is responsible for managing state and local tax audits, including MTC audits; reviewing and advising on the state tax impact of federal and state legislation; providing tax advice to the compliance group; leading state planning initiatives, including credits and incentives; and advising on the state tax implications of international provisions.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage state tax controversy, including oversight of income and indirect tax litigation, audits, responses to state inquiries, and driving timely and strategic resolution of tax disputes. Maintain and manage the audit notice tracker.

• Work directly with auditors across all 50 states, applying technical expertise and research skills to resolve complex state tax issues.

• Evaluate the state tax impact of proposed business initiatives, legislative changes, and structural decisions, identifying risks and opportunities.

• Lead efforts to identify, evaluate, and secure state tax credits and incentives in collaboration with business stakeholders.

• Support the tax provision function by analyzing the state tax impact of law changes and ensuring accurate financial reporting and forecasting.

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