Group Chief

City of New York • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently. The Tax Audit and Enforcement Division conducts audits related to corporate, personal, sales, and use taxes. The Non-Field unit handles correspondence audits and processes requests under the Voluntary Disclosure program. This role is a promotional opportunity for an experienced individual to serve as a Group Chief in the Audit, Non-Field Unit, overseeing a group of auditors responsible for tax audits and programs. The selected candidate will report to the Assistant Director of Non-Field Bankruptcy & Assignment.

Requirements

• Permanent City Tax Auditor Civil Service Title.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, with at least one course each in auditing, U.S. taxation, advanced accounting, and cost accounting.
• OR An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, with at least one course each in auditing, U.S. taxation, advanced accounting, and cost accounting, and two years of full-time satisfactory tax-related auditing or tax accounting experience.
• OR A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and 24 semester credits in accounting from an accredited college, including at least one course each in auditing, U.S. taxation, advanced accounting, and cost accounting, and four years of full-time satisfactory tax related auditing or tax accounting experience.
• OR A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above education/experience requirements. Experience may be substituted for college education on the basis of one year of experience for each 30 semester credits. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and 24 semester credits in accounting, including at least one course each in auditing, U.S. taxation, advanced accounting and cost accounting.
• Must include Employee Identification Number (EIN) when applying.
• Must indicate in cover letter if a permanent City Tax Auditor.
• Must have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI).
• Must pass FTI background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• One year of full-time satisfactory experience in Assignment Level I (for Assignment Level II eligibility).
• Two years of full-time satisfactory tax-related auditing or tax accounting experience (for Assignment Level II eligibility).
• Two years of full-time satisfactory experience in Assignment Level II (for Assignment Level III eligibility).
• Three years of full-time satisfactory tax-related auditing or tax accounting experience (for Assignment Level III eligibility).
• One year of full-time satisfactory experience in Assignment Level III (for Assignment Level IV eligibility).
• Four years of full-time satisfactory tax-related auditing or tax accounting experience (for Assignment Level IV eligibility).

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day activities of the auditors and train staff in conducting office audits of varied complexities involving multiple tax types and functions.
• Supervise the day-to-day process of the voluntary disclosure and compliance program (VDCP). Train staff in completing VDCP cases.
• Monitor group's case inventory and resolution progress; formulate audit plans to maximize time management efficiency and potential of auditors assigned to the group.
• Advise staff on audit issues and relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Interpret, advise, and direct staff in the newly enacted NYC Corporate Tax reform of 2015.
• Conduct independent research necessary to resolve complex audit issues.
• Instruct auditors on the rules, procedures, and regulations consistent with federal, state, or local tax laws to determine proper compliance.
• Interact with office of counsel concerning resolution of cases.
• Use the monthly reports and other data to maximize the auditors' and group's efficiency.
• Prepare reports and perform related tasks.
• Assist in the resolution of cases by attending exit conferences with taxpayers and/or taxpayers' representatives.

Benefits

• Excellent promotional opportunity
• Inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior