STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Tax Unit Manager

Recruitment #180412-8655MP-002

Introduction

The mission of the Department of Revenue Services (DRS) is to instill public confidence in the integrity and fairness of tax collection; achieve the highest level of voluntary taxpayer compliance; continuously improve agency performance; contribute to the fiscal and economic well-being of the state; and provide a positive and professional workplace.

The Department of Revenue Services has an opportunity for a Tax Unit Manager in the Norwich Regional Office. This position is accountable for directing the staff and the operations of the Norwich Regional Office's Sales Tax Subdivision and its entire field audit functions.

This position is full-time, first shift, Monday - Friday. 

Selection Plan

This position is competitive.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current employee of the Department of Revenue Services, who has permanent state status, and meets the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Revenue Services, this class is accountable for directing the work of a major Tax unit.

In the Department of Labor, this class is accountable for directing the entire field audit function involving the financial examination of businesses to ensure accurate contributions are made to the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Directs staff and operations of unit; coordinates, plans and manages unit activities; formulates program goals and objectives; develops or assists in development of related policy; interprets and administers pertinent laws; evaluates staff; prepares or assists in preparation of unit budget; maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of unit who might impact on program activities; directs handling of correspondence and preparation of reports of examinations and other financial and statistical memoranda; conducts hearings and conferences with taxpayers and/or their representatives involved in disputed tax matters; recommends changes in existing legislation; prepares reports on unit activities and other necessary statistical and narrative reports; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and auditing; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability in interpretation of laws and regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of experience in technical work in taxation in the auditing of tax returns and fiscal records or tax administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity. For State employees, this is the level of Revenue Examiner 4.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  1. 1. College training in accounting or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years.
  2. A Master's degree in accounting or taxation may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  3. Certification in one of the following may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience: Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor.
  4. One (l) year as a Tax Appellate Officer may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.