STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Tax Unit Manager

Recruitment #230320-8655MP-001

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Introduction


Are you looking to take your career at the Department of Revenue Services to the next level?  The Agency has an exciting new Management position waiting for you. We encourage you to apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services (DRS) is seeking to fill one Tax Unit Manager position in the Norwich Regional Office within the Audit & Compliance Division. 

Position highlights
This role is accountable for the management of staff, facilities and audit programs within the unit.  The duties are as follows:
  • Directing staff and operations of the unit;
  • Coordinating, planning and managing the unit’s activities;
  • Formulating program goals and objectives;
  • Interpreting and administering pertinent tax laws;
  • Evaluating the staff and conducting performance reviews;
  • Directing office and field examinations within the Audit & Compliance Division and directing the review of all audit work papers and assessments prepared by the unit staff; and   
  • Conducting hearings and conferences with taxpayers and their representatives involved in disputed tax matters.  
About us
The Norwich Regional Office is part of the Sales Tax Subdivision which primarily conducts complex Sales & Use Tax audits to ensure proper and accurate reporting and compliance with Connecticut tax laws.

The mission of the Department of Revenue Services 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.
       

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

Before Applying:

  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
Important information for after you apply:
  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
  • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Questions about this position should be directed to Mackenzie Robinson at mackenzie.robinson@ct.gov.

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 a major Tax or field audit function 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 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; 
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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

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. 

NOTE:

For state employees, this experience is interpreted at the level of a Revenue Examiner 4.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • 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 for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in accounting or taxation may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  • 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.
  • For state employees, one (l) year of experience as a Tax Appellate Officer may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience independently applying modern management and or leadership principles and techniques.
  • Experience with relevant state and federal tax laws, statutes and regulations.
  • Experience with principles and practices of auditing.
  • Experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders. 
  • Experience delivering key performance indicators with measurable results.

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.

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. 




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