Motor Fuel Tax Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction
OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
This is a Management Service position. The incumbent will serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
20
LOCATION OF POSITION
Baltimore, Maryland
POSITION DUTIES
The Comptroller of Maryland's Compliance Division is seeking two (2) Business Tax Audit Managers: one to lead the Corporate Income Tax and Digital Advertising Gross Revenues audit team, and another to oversee the Motor Fuel Tax, International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and Alcohol and Tobacco Tax audit teams.
Corporate Income Tax and Digital Advertising:
This position performs managerial tax auditing work specific to Corporate Income and Digital Advertising Gross Revenues Taxes, oversees and manages the work of a team of Financial Compliance Auditors, and provides direct supervision to the audit team's supervisor. The work involves providing direction and guidance to internal and external stakeholders on various and complex tax laws, rules and regulations; observing office and audit program administrative activities to ensure compliance with state tax laws, administrative rules and regulations; and assisting the Chief and Assistant Chief Auditors in establishing office and audit program goals and objectives.
Motor Fuel Tax, International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), and Alcohol and Tobacco Tax:
This position oversees managerial tax auditing functions related to Motor Fuel Tax, the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), and Alcohol and Tobacco Taxes. It directs and manages teams of Financial Compliance Auditors and provides direct supervision to the audit team supervisors. Responsibilities include offering guidance to internal and external stakeholders on complex tax laws, regulations, and procedures; monitoring office and audit program activities to ensure adherence to state tax laws and administrative requirements; and assisting the Chief and Assistant Chief Auditors in developing program goals and objectives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Degree in Business with a minimum of 30 Credit hours in accounting and auditing related courses.
Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours in business related courses from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a business related Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a business related Master's degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

** For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalence evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications for Corporate Income Tax and Digital Advertising Tax Audit Manager:
• Professional experience performing corporate income tax audits for a state or federal department of revenue.
• Professional experience preparing corporate income tax returns.
Preferred Qualifications for Motor Fuel Tax, International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), and Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Audit Manager:
• Professional experience performing motor fuel tax audits for a state or federal department of revenue.
• Professional experience performing International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) tax audits for a state department of revenue.
• Professional experience performing alcohol or tobacco tax audits for a state or federal department of
revenue.
Preferred Qualifications for both Business Tax Audit Manager Positions:
• Professional experience performing financial compliance audits.
• Professional experience with and knowledge of state and federal tax laws, rules, and regulations.
• Familiarity with generally accepted auditing standards.
• Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing methods and systems and legal, business, and accounting
terminology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with tax related or other high volume data system
SELECTION PROCESS
Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Approval of your application will be based on a review of the information you submit. All qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application.
All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Due to the time and resources involved, the Comptroller of Maryland cannot sponsor visa applications. Upon appointment (new hires and/or transfers) must successfully undergo fingerprinting. Disqualifying charges may include any felony; any crime of moral turpitude, e.g. embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion or bribery; any crime of identity theft or impersonation; any crime of assault or battery; and any crime relating to the use or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance other than marijuana, regardless of the age of the offense or the specifications of the position.
Due to the nature of the agency's business, candidates must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for employment.
*Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you choose email as the option to submit your application/required additional information, you must include the following information on at least one the pages you submit.
1. First and Last Name
2. Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)
3. The last four digits of your SS#
If you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please email klord@marylandtaxes.gov at Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
If you need reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADA), 2008, please contact the ADA Coordinator via FairPractices@marylandtaxes.gov or by calling 667-262-2777.