PROGRAM SPECIALIST II, FRANCHISE TAX BOARD

State of California•Sacramento, CA

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general direction of a Technical Resource Supervisor (Administrator II), the incumbent is responsible for independently reviewing the largest, highly sensitive, most complex, and significant audit cases for corporate taxpayers. You will assist in the development of complex technical Tax Audit practices and procedures in areas where little to no legal precedent exists, where the potential for litigation is high, and where leadership and coordination is required. The incumbent is expected to clearly articulate multifaceted information while acting as a specialized subject matter expert in tax law. The incumbent will work well with people, work independently, handle multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities. Additional positions may become available (RPA 2425-01429, 2526-00968). Position(s) may be in any of the following office locations: Sacramento (central office), Oakland, San Jose, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, Van Nuys, West Covina, and/or San Francisco, California Chicago, Illinois Houston, Texas You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.
REQUIRED: If you are basing your eligibility on educational requirements, you MUST provide a legible copy of your transcripts as proof of meeting the education requirement as listed in the Classification Specification (please see the Class Specification located under "Minimum Requirements" on the left-hand side of this job posting). Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a foreign transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be official or unofficial; please redact birthdates and social security numbers. If you are not basing your eligibility on an educational requirement, you may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select Bypass File).
Supplemental Application - To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a supplemental application. Your response must be no more than one type-written page in length, using 12-point font, 1-inch standard margins and include your first and last name in the upper right-hand corner of the page. Respond to the following supplemental statement. Describe your experience(s) in reviewing audit cases and/or mentoring others in a positive manner to promote quality and sustainability.

Nice To Haves

Comprehensive knowledge of Corporate Tax Law, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to interpret and apply tax laws to the facts and circumstances of audit cases, including cases with complex ownership structures, and multinational business activities
Experience examining apportioning pass-through entities and multinational corporations
Ability to resolve the most technical questions and issues where little legal precedence exists
Ability to creatively develop alternatives and recommend innovative solutions using strong analytical and research skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well independently or in a team environment on various projects and special assignments
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including the most complex legislative or technical tax information in a clear and concise manner
Experience mentoring others in a positive manner to promote quality and sustainability
Ability to independently plan, prioritize, and organize assignments with tight time frames or competing deadlines
Ability to provide supporting function to Legal Division as needed
Ability to prepare, review or present technical training and procedures in an engaging and understandable manner
Ability to serve as a resource for audit program management for special projects requiring independent action, departmental perspective and effective decision-making
Ability to lead statewide programs, practices and procedural issues to ensure departmental strategic goals, and directives are accomplished
Ability to develop and implement legislative changes on highly controversial issues
Knowledge of CM, TPF, Excel, Word
Ability to travel to in-state and out-of-state field offices

Responsibilities

Independently reviewing the largest, highly sensitive, most complex, and significant audit cases for corporate taxpayers.
Assist in the development of complex technical Tax Audit practices and procedures in areas where little to no legal precedent exists, where the potential for litigation is high, and where leadership and coordination is required.
Clearly articulate multifaceted information while acting as a specialized subject matter expert in tax law.
Work well with people, work independently, handle multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities.