LIVE THEATER TAX CREDIT MANAGER

State of Illinois • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) seeks to hire a purpose-driven, initiative-taking individual with a strong understanding of tax incentive programs to administer the Illinois Live Theater Tax Credit Program and support, housed in DCEO’s Illinois Film Office (IFO). Live theater and film productions generate over $1 billion in economic impact annually in Illinois. The IFO is dedicated to increasing the amount of quality theater productions across the state. This position will review incoming tax credit applications, collaborate with various stakeholders regarding programs. We invite qualified applicants to apply to this position and help grow this exciting industry in Illinois.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience managing a statutory tax incentive program for the State of Illinois including experience applying quality control standards, ethical standards, and overseeing effective compliance review processes for verifying eligibility under a statutory tax credit program.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience conducting compliance activities that require advanced level skills in spreadsheet and data analysis software such as Microsoft Excel or similar programs.
• Requires completion of background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

Nice To Haves

• Prefers three (3) years of professional experience managing a statutory tax incentive program for a public or private organization including experience applying quality control standards, ethical standards, and overseeing effective compliance review processes for verifying eligibility under a statutory tax credit program.
• Prefers three (3) years of professional experience conducting compliance activities that require advanced level skills in spreadsheet and data analysis software such as Microsoft Excel or similar programs.
• Prefers Certification as a Certified Public Accountant.
• Prefers a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience reviewing and certifying tax credit claims for a public or private organization.
• Prefers a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience managing stakeholder communications regarding an incentive program for a public or private organization.
• Prefers three (3) years of experience supervising/managing staff (i.e., approving time off, assigning work, motivating, staff utilization, evaluating performance, and managing resources to meet program goals).

Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison between the theater industry and the Illinois Film Office (IFO), collaborating with local stakeholders on the Live Theater Tax Credit.
• Assesses Live Theater Tax Credit Applications with IFO staff and legal counsel, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Reviews and submits quarterly and annual statutory reports for the Live Theater Tax Credit Program.
• Oversees the maintenance, updates, and continuous improvement of the Live Theater Tax Credit Application and database.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

What This Job Offers

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