Business Tax Manager (FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR II) Compliance Division

About the role

The Comptroller of Maryland's Compliance Division is seeking two Business Tax Audit Managers: one to lead the Corporate Income Tax and Digital Advertising Gross Revenues audit team, and another to oversee the Motor Fuel Tax, International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and Alcohol and Tobacco Tax audit teams.

Responsibilities

Corporate Income Tax and Digital Advertising:

• Perform managerial tax auditing work specific to Corporate Income and Digital Advertising Gross Revenues Taxes
• Oversee and manage the work of a team of Financial Compliance Auditors
• Provide direct supervision to the audit team's supervisor
• Provide direction and guidance to internal and external stakeholders on various and complex tax laws, rules and regulations
• Observe office and audit program administrative activities to ensure compliance with state tax laws, administrative rules and regulations
• Assist the Chief and Assistant Chief Auditors in establishing office and audit program goals and objectives

Motor Fuel Tax, International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), and Alcohol and Tobacco Tax:

• Oversee managerial tax auditing functions related to Motor Fuel Tax, the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), and Alcohol and Tobacco Taxes
• Direct and manage teams of Financial Compliance Auditors
• Provide direct supervision to the audit team supervisors
• Offer guidance to internal and external stakeholders on complex tax laws, regulations, and procedures
• Monitor office and audit program activities to ensure adherence to state tax laws and administrative requirements
• Assist the Chief and Assistant Chief Auditors in developing program goals and objectives

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Degree in Business with a minimum of 30 credit hours in accounting and auditing related courses
• Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work

Substitution Options

• 30 credit hours in business related courses from an accredited college or university may substitute for each year up to four years of the required experience
• A business related Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work may substitute for the required experience
• A business related Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for five years of the required experience
• U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience
• For education obtained outside of the U.S., proof of equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required; please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalence evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html

Preferred Qualifications

For Corporate Income Tax and Digital Advertising Tax Audit Manager:

• Professional experience performing corporate income tax audits for a state or federal department of revenue
• Professional experience preparing corporate income tax returns

For Motor Fuel Tax, International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), and Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Audit Manager:

• Professional experience performing motor fuel tax audits for a state or federal department of revenue
• Professional experience performing International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) tax audits for a state department of revenue
• Professional experience performing alcohol or tobacco tax audits for a state or federal department of revenue

For Both Positions:

• Professional experience performing financial compliance audits
• Professional experience with and knowledge of state and federal tax laws, rules, and regulations
• Familiarity with generally accepted auditing standards
• Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing methods and systems and legal, business, and accounting terminology
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with tax related or other high volume data system

Pay

Grade 20

Location

Baltimore, Maryland