State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Tax Computer Audit Manager (8596MP)

$51.88-$70.74 Hourly / $4,150.20-$5,658.74 BiWeekly /
$108,320.00-$147,693.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Revenue Services this class is accountable for managing the Electronic Data Processing (EDP) Audit Unit and developing and maintaining the Computer Audit Program within the Audit Division.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative or executive direction from a Tax Division Chief or other administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs staff of unit.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of EDP Unit;
  • Coordinates, plans and manages division 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 division budget;
  • Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of division who might impact unit/program activities;
  • Oversees the data warehouse designed to facilitate reporting and analysis;
  • Develops and implements division computer audit function to examine accuracy and reliability of taxpayer computerized accounting and tax reporting systems;
  • Assesses computer audit needs and objectives;
  • Develops and directs implementation of computer audit policies and procedures;
  • Analyzes needs and determines applications for computer-based audit systems including design and modification of software and development of statistical sampling criteria and methods;
  • Identifies staffing needs;
  • Determines training requirements and develops computer audit training programs;
  • Designs and directs implementation of computer-based audit programs and procedures including applications development and hardware and/or software requirements as related to computer audit functions;
  • Provides coordination between audit staff and information technology staff;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • computer audit techniques and system analysis and design;
    • computerized accounting systems;
    • Connecticut tax laws and regulations;
  • Knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant agency policies and procedures;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to design and evaluate computer audit programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of professional experience in programming, systems analysis or taxation, auditing or accounting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in the field of EDP auditing involving the design, development and evaluation of computerized accounting systems and auditing systems and the utilization of software for data extraction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in accounting, business administration or computer science 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 for a Bachelor’s degree.
  • A Master's degree in accounting or computer science may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General experience.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(36)-Tax Programs and Control

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 67

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the Tax Computer Audit Manager in Salary Group MP 67 approved effective February 11, 2011. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final No. 23-001

EFFECTIVE DATE

01/03/2023
CLASS: 8596MP; EST: 11/20/1987; REV: 3/27/2023;