Tax Auditing and Compliance (TAC) Director

Management Class Description and Minimum Qualifications

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan, helping them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. Our core values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect drive us 

The Department’s vision is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video! 

As part of the State of Colorado, DOR offers a competitive benefits package to permanent employees:

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage

• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)

• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave

• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

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The Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) Taxation Division is seeking a strategic and experienced executive for the role of Tax Auditing and Compliance (TAC)Director. The TAC Division serves as the primary enforcement arm of the Taxation Division. It is responsible for auditing individual and business tax returns, collecting overdue taxes, and encouraging voluntary compliance with Colorado tax laws. In this position, you will direct state-wide audit and collection programs that protect the state's revenue and ensure fair tax treatment for all Coloradans.

As the Director and Appointing Authority, you will hold overall operational, financial, and personnel authority for the Tax Auditing and Compliance Division. You will directly supervise program managers who oversee teams ranging from 12 to 100 employees. You will also manage the entire division budget, making critical decisions on how state funds are allocated to meet division goals, manage workloads, and maintain high performance standards.

Department leaders, staff, and external partners will rely on your expert judgment to guide them through complex tax laws, budget plans, and employee relations. You will work closely with the Department Budget Office, Human Resources, the State Auditor's Office, state lawmakers, CPAs, and taxpayers to set long-term goals, enforce personnel rules, and explain the tax policies of the State of Colorado

What You'll Do:

• Develop and direct all state tax compliance and audit programs, analyzing workloads and staffing resources to set priorities and ensure uniform tax enforcement across Colorado.
• Serve as the Appointing Authority for the Division, holding final approval over hiring, employee performance evaluation plans, pay adjustments, leave requests, and employee grievance resolutions.
• Manage and spend allocated state funds for all division programs, prioritizing needs and deciding where financial resources are best used within state budget limits.
• Provide executive guidance to program managers leading teams of 12 to 100 employees, helping them solve complex tax, management, and operational problems.
• Establish division-wide goals and strategic objectives that support the Department of Revenue's mission to ensure full tax payment and statutory compliance.
• Oversee research on state and federal tax statutes, court decisions, State Personnel Rules, FMLA, and ADA regulations to create official division guidelines and advise leadership.
• Represent the Division and Department at professional conferences, legislative meetings, state audit reviews, and taxpayer groups to build cooperation and explain operational policy.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

H6G8XX Management

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Ten (10) years of full-time, professional executive management experience in tax administration, tax auditing, accounting, or regulatory compliance; two (2) of which must have included experience with State or Federal Tax Administration, Public Sector Executive Management, Corporate or Public Auditing, Financial Management, or Regulatory Compliance.

Or

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education in Accounting, Finance, Tax Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or Computer Information Systems and/or full-time experience in executive management experience in tax administration, tax auditing, accounting, or regulatory compliance; two (2) of which must have included experience with State or Federal Tax Administration, Public Sector Executive Management, Corporate or Public Auditing, Financial Management, or Regulatory Compliance.

Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed.

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Deep knowledge of Colorado tax statutes, federal tax laws, state audit guidelines, and tax collection practices.

• Proven experience managing large public division budgets, allocating state funds, and setting financial priorities within legislative appropriations.

• Demonstrated executive leadership supervising program managers and directing large, multi-level teams (12 to 100+ employees) in a financial or tax agency.

• Strong experience serving as an Appointing Authority or senior executive in the Colorado State Personnel System, with direct responsibility for applying State Personnel Rules, FMLA, ADA, and handling employee grievances.

• Direct state government experience in tax administration or tax auditing, specifically within a state department of revenue or state tax authority.

• Proven track record setting strategic goals, program plans, and employee performance tracking systems across a large organization.

• Expertise in reading and interpreting complex tax court rulings, legislative bills, and audit findings to guide CPAs, attorneys, and internal managers.

• Experience representing a government organization before the State Auditor's Office, state legislators, and professional industry associations.

• Knowledge and experience managing GenTax functions and services.

Conditions of Employment with the CDOR:

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence. 

As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.

Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle. 

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who: 

• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle

• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position

• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DOR uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees. DOR does not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas. 

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. 

• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

• Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter 

• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment. 

• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment.  If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.

• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email.  Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, [email protected].

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people.  We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

Methods of Appointment:

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason. 

Step Pay Program:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.