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Overview

There has never been a better time to bring your values and talents to the collaborative team at the Vermont Department of Taxes. The rewarding work we do supports this brave little state and helps shape its future. We work with proven, dynamic technologies to fund initiatives that preserve the environment, build vibrant communities, strengthen families, and so much more. Discover new opportunities, learn new skills, and solve problems with our dedicated and supportive team.

We are seeking a Director of Tax Compliance to lead the Department’s Compliance Division. This management-level position will report directly to the Department’s Chief Operating Officer and will work closely with other members of the Department’s leadership team, including the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, General Counsel, and other Division directors. 

The Director of Tax Compliance oversees, coordinates, and supports the roughly 50-person Compliance Division. The Division is comprised of audit, collections, data analysis, and support sections. These sections work together to employ a service-oriented approach to discovery, audit, and collection of delinquent taxes as well as the promotion of voluntary compliance. 

Direct reports to this position currently include the Assistant Director, Compliance Audit Manager, Business Process Manager for data analysis, and a business analyst. The salary for this position ranges from $81,000 to $128,000, depending on experience and qualifications. 

Key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: 

• Proactively guiding the Department’s compliance functions through an increasingly complex economy. 
• Aligning Compliance Division resources and efforts with the Department’s mission, values, and strategic goals.
• Setting the approach and focus of tax compliance programs and evaluating the performance of those programs.
• Recruiting and developing Compliance Division employees.
• Evaluating, supporting, and improving the performance of employees.
• Fostering cohesion and collaboration across the Compliance Division and the Department. 
• Formulating tax policies and regulations.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of taxpayer education programs.
• Executing statewide and departmentwide initiatives and protocols.
• Proactively providing updates to Department leadership on critical Compliance issues. 
• Overseeing the development and execution of the Department’s annual audit plan.
• Coordinating compliance initiatives and programs with other states’ revenue departments, other Vermont departments and agencies, the Multistate Tax Commission, and the Federation of Tax Administrators.
• Representing the Division of Compliance both internally and externally. 

The ideal candidate will be:

• A motivational leader who can inspire change.
• Empathetic and supportive in their management approach.
• Curious and resilient with a strong growth mindset.
• A strong communicator – both orally and in writing. 
• Experienced in developing teams and individuals. 
• Experienced in government operations and tax administration. 
• Experienced in developing and implementing internal controls. 
• Bring a proven record of prioritizing work, managing deadlines, and aligning expectations with senior management.
   

Who May Apply

This position, Director of Tax Compliance (Job Requisition #48167), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact [email protected].

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in public or business administration, public policy, accounting, mathematics, or a related field AND three (3) years of experience in auditing, public or business administration, accounting, tax preparation, fiscal management, or a related field INCLUDING three (3) years of supervisory experience in any field.

OR

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, public policy, accounting, mathematics, or a related field AND five (5) years of experience in auditing, public or business administration, accounting, fiscal management, or a related field INCLUDING three (3) years of supervisory experience in any field.

OR

Associate's degree in public or business administration, public policy, accounting, mathematics, or a related field AND seven (7) years of experience in auditing, public or business administration, accounting, fiscal management, or a related field INCLUDING three (3) years of supervisory experience in any field.

OR

Ten (10) years of experience in auditing, public or business administration, public policy, accounting, fiscal management, or a related field INCLUDING three (3) years of supervisory experience in any field. 

Special Requirements

This position will primarily support the Department of Taxes. Candidates must agree to be fingerprinted and pass a background check to be eligible for this position, which will involve access to sensitive federal tax information. Background checks are required by the Internal Revenue Service and are authorized under Vermont law. 3 V.S.A. § 241. In accordance with VDT Standard Operating Procedure 2018-01, Background Investigations, Vermont and national criminal record checks will be conducted on all candidates. Candidates will have the right to withdraw their application before fingerprinting or a background check is conducted.