Internal Control Manager

Company Description

The Vermont Department of Taxes is committed to serving Vermonters by administering state tax laws fairly and efficiently to help taxpayers understand and comply with their state tax obligations. The Department strives to promote a healthy organizational culture that helps our employees thrive, fostering a supportive environment where you can learn new skills, explore opportunities, and collaborate with dedicated colleagues to solve challenges effectively.

Role Description

The Vermont Department of Taxes seeks an Internal Control Manager to oversee a control and risk-management framework to ensure public dollars are administered effectively, efficiently, and lawfully, and to safeguard confidential information. This position is responsible for the design, documentation, evaluation, and performance of those systems.

The Internal Control Manager reports directly to the Department’s Chief Operating Officer and works closely with the General Counsel, Division Directors, the Agency of Digital Services (ADS), Department vendors, the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and other key partners and stakeholders. 

Primary Responsibilities

 •  Monitor, maintain, document, and develop internal control and security procedures, policies, and standards for the Department.

•  Develop and maintain a risk management program and framework for the Department to ensure effective and efficient administration of tax dollars and safeguarding of confidential information.

•  Review business processes for internal control weaknesses and evaluate compliance with department, state, and federal policies. 

•  Oversee internal security reports in the Department’s tax software platforms.

•  Lead continuous improvements to internal controls and risk mitigation strategies. This includes championing and educating directors about internal controls while keeping an eye on process efficiency and effectiveness.

•  Assess Department-wide security, integrity, confidentiality, and internal control training needs and assist with the creation and execution of training courses.

•  Coordinate regular security reviews and provide oversight of security roles within the Department’s tax software platforms, working across the Department to determine and set what level of access certain users should have.

•  Engage with national safeguard and internal control groups. 

•  Possibly serve as the Department’s primary IRS liaison and Disclosure Officer, which includes coordinating IRS requests and communications and working closely with the ADS and others to identify root causes of IRS findings and developing corrective action plans. 

•  Possibly investigate any alleged unauthorized disclosure of tax information and, if necessary, assist with a coordinated response.

•  Possibly serve as a liaison to external parties performing audits of agency functions. 

Qualifications

 Experience overseeing a system of internal control.

•  Strong working knowledge of internal control and audit frameworks.

•  Knowledge of modern accounting and auditing principles and practices for governmental systems.

•  The ability to determine non-compliance; to detect and define accounting, access, information, and reporting irregularities; and to recommend effective corrective measures.

•  Excellent communication skills – both orally and in writing. 

•  Strong coordination and collaboration skills. 

•  Strong analysis and computer skills. 

•  The ability to interpret correctly and apply regulations and procedures of considerable complexity.

•  A proven record of prioritizing work, managing deadlines, and aligning expectations with senior management.

•  The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional experience implementing and overseeing internal controls for a government or large, complex organization. 

Accreditation as a CPA, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner or equivalent.

Master's degree or higher in accounting, auditing, finance, public administration, business administration, or a related field.

Compensation

The annual salary for this position ranges from approximately $77,085 to $121,576. The annual salary range reflects the minimum and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

•   80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families

•   Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan

•   State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)

•   Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan

•   Tuition Reimbursement

•   Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

•   Low cost group life insurance

•   Incentive-based Wellness Program

•   Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program