Deputy Assistant Director, Audit District

The Deputy Assistant Director for the Audit District fulfills several critical functions for the Department:

• Serves as subject matter expert for substantive audit matters with the IRS, other states, federal, tribal, city and local government, and the general public.
• Provides strategic leadership for customer service and delivery program management, ensuring they meet the needs of taxpayers and conform to Arizona law.
• Directs the day-to-day operations of the Audit District, which comprises four units: Corporate Income Tax Audit, Individual Income Tax Audit, Special Services, and Transaction Privilege Tax Audit.
• Works collaboratively with the Department’s 91 City/Town partners.
• Serves as the last point of escalation to the Assistant Director of Education and Compliance (E&C) for complex audit matters and with recommendations for closing and settlement agreements.
• Assists with directing, developing, implementing, and evaluating audit policies and procedures that are consistent with Federal and State statutes and regulations and oversees the operations accordingly.
• Develops and monitors District budget and expenditures.
• Establishes District goals and objectives.
• Ensures the Audit team is focused on our Mission, drives toward our Vision, and abides by our Core Values.

Requirements/Education & Experience:

• Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as a Master’s Degree (e.g., M.A), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.
• Minimum of eight years related experience in municipal, state, or federal government tax and audits
• Minimum of 3 years in leadership capacity leading leaders
• Previous experience defending audits in a legal setting

Licenses & Certifications:

Chartered Professional/Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), etc.)

Additional Job Demands:

Travel up to 5% of the time

Preferred:

Masters in Business Administration or equivalent

**See the full job description here: https://www.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/8934d157-48f0-475a-abb9-f950d43ae35f