Assistant Director of Tax Compliance

Overview

Looking for a career with purpose on a collaborative team? At the Department of Taxes, we invest in your growth and challenge you to solve meaningful problems. If you are passionate about public service, we want to hear from you!

Are you a collaborative leader dedicated to public service, who wants to solve complex problems, develop staff, and shape organizational improvement? We are seeking an Assistant Director of Tax Compliance to strategically lead and manage the Compliance Division's 40 staff with guidance from our Compliance Director. We offer a hybrid work schedule.

What we do The Compliance Division has audit, collections, data analysis, and support sections. Together, we use education and service-oriented approaches to help taxpayers understand their tax obligations. To maintain fair and equitable tax collection, we use data analysis to find, audit, and collect erroneous accounts.

What you will do

• Lead and grow with the leaders of our department including our Audit Manager, other division directors, Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel, and Commissioner.

• Proactively guide our division through an increasingly complex economy.

• Coordinate compliance initiatives and programs with: Other states' revenue departments; other Vermont departments and agencies; the Multistate Tax Commission; and the Federation of Tax Administrators.

• Support, develop, and deploy the Compliance Division's strategic plan, processes, objectives, goals, priorities, and projects.

• Evaluate task and case effectiveness and efficiency.

• Develop and implement Audit Plan initiatives

• Support, grow, and manage employees and their performance.

What you'll bring

• A collaborative mindset that is both curious and engaging.

• The ability to energize and lead staff in a fast-paced, heavily regulated environment.

• Empathetic and supportive management.

• Integrity and the ability to comply with strict confidentiality standards.

Bonus skills, or what you're willing to learn:

• Strong research skills and the ability to understand tax law and accounting practices.

• Knowledge of state economics and business climates as they relate to audit strategies and Vermont issues.

The current salary for this position can range from $78,624.00 to $124,009.00 depending on experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position located in Montpelier, VT with opportunities to hybrid telework.

Operating Procedure 2018-01, Background Investigations, Vermont and national criminal record checks will be conducted on all candidates. Candidates will have the right to withdraw their application before fingerprinting or a background check is conducted.

Who May Apply

This position, Assistant Director of Tax Compliance (Job Requisition #56021), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact [email protected].

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed largely in a standard office setting. Incumbents can anticipate some stressful encounters with taxpayers or their representatives with strong differences of opinion. Occasional travel requires private means of transportation. Some work outside of normal work schedule may be anticipated.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, accounting or a related field AND three (3) years of experience at or above a technical level in auditing, public or business administration, accounting or fiscal management INCLUDING two (2) years of supervisory experience.

OR

Associate's degree in public or business administration, accounting or a related field AND five (5) years of experience at or above a technical level in an auditing, public or business administration, or fiscal management INCLUDING two (2) years of supervisory experience.

OR

Seven (7) years of experience at a professional level in auditing, public or business administration, accounting, or fiscal management INCLUDING two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families

• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan

• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)

• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

• Low cost group life insurance

• Incentive-based Wellness Program

• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.