The NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.
The Tax Audit and Enforcement Division is charged with the audit of all business and excise taxes administered by New York City. The division conducts audits related to personal, sales, and use taxes. Its Enforcement Unit conducts audits of taxpayers who are potentially evading compliance with City tax laws and rules. City tax auditors conduct audits of selected audit candidates with a goal of determining the appropriate tax liability of each taxpayer and applying NYC rules and laws in accordance with the City’s policies and procedures.
An excellent promotional opportunity is available in the Tax Audit and Enforcement Division for an experienced and highly organized individual to serve as Director in the Metro Sales Tax unit. The selected candidate will oversee the management and operation of several groups of auditors and supervisors responsible for conducting tax audits of varied complexity.
Responsibilities
- Oversee, direct and prioritize Sales Tax operations. Plan, organize and direct audit activities.
- Oversee the operation of tax functions. Plan, organize and direct audit activities of the unit.
- Interpret complex New York State tax laws and regulations.
- Monitor and establish procedures to enhance unit operations and performance, including audit selection, auditing techniques, performance metrics, and application of policy and procedures.
- Lead development and implementation of new audit initiatives.
- Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with tax law, departmental policies, and procedures.
- Participate in the resolution of complex audits, monitor and plan to decrease aged and stagnant cases.
- Liaise with New York State and New York City and other divisions at the NYC Department of Finance on audit related issues.
- Act for the Senior Director of the Metro Sales Tax Unit when the Senior Director is not available.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree including or supplemented by 24 credits in accounting, including at least one course each in auditing, U.S. taxation, advanced accounting, and cost accounting and four years of full-time progressively responsible tax related auditing or tax accounting experience at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative or managerial capacity, requiring independent decision making concerning program management or planning, allocation of resources and scheduling and assignment of work.
2. High school or equivalent and 24 credits in accounting including at least one course each in auditing, U.S. taxation, advanced accounting and cost accounting and six years full-time progressively responsible tax related auditing or tax accounting experience at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative or managerial capacity requiring independent decision making concerning program management or planning, allocation of resources and the scheduling and assignment of work.
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to
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