What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Commissioner (Audit Division) position at New York State Department of Taxation and Finance?
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Minimum Qualifications
The selected candidate must have ten years of specialized experience with tax audits in the public or private sector. Five years of experience must have been at a managerial level.
Duties Description
The Deputy Commissioner for Tax Audits is responsible for leading the tax audit function for New York State. The Deputy Commissioner helps determine the department’s strategies to evolve and develop tax enforcement to meet the challenges of the future. The Deputy Commissioner is charged with fulfilling the Audit Division’s mission to conduct the highest quality tax audits to determine the correct amount of tax due.
Specific Duties Include:
- Lead over 1,100 staff responsible for fair and effective tax audits;
- Manage the development, execution, and measurement of audit programs that effectively use department resources;
- Position the department to incorporate technology to modernize and improve tax auditing practices;
- Establish policies and procedures for the conduct of audits to ensure they are performed efficiently, and taxpayers are treated fairly and consistently;
- Participate in the strategic decision-making process on department or division wide initiatives and ensure the Division is aligned with Department priorities;
- Represent the Department at meetings of various professional groups, civic groups, and other groups involved with the tax audit process.
- Represent the Division in discussions with the Division of Budget and other control agencies;
- Develop and maintain a strong professional development program to provide for continuous improvement, retention and succession planning.
Additional Comments
Telecommuting and hours to be discussed during interview.
New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It’s the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
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