Taxation Compliance Administrator - Department Of Taxation Oahu

Job Title

Chief of the Compliance Division

As the Chief of the Compliance Division under the direction of the Director of Taxation, plans, organizes, directs and coordinates a program for accomplishing compliance with State self‑assessment tax laws and regulations applicable to all taxpayers whether or not in‑state. Functions and activities are conducted through district operations in the assessment of General Excise, Income and Miscellaneous Taxes and audit of returns, verification of taxpayer assets and related audits, enforcement of delinquent tax collections;

and perform other related duties as assigned. Duties may include but are not limited to:
Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates functions and activities for the development and implementation of taxpayer compliance in the self‑assessment and remittance of taxes, and collection of delinquent taxes; directs the development of operational policies and procedures for uniform statewide tax administration, and the implementation of improvements in self‑assessment, tax processing and collections; provides for the guidance of district audit and enforcement activities, and the interpretation of tax laws in their application to specific issues for uniform statewide application;

directs review of all districts for efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and for implementation of changes in policies and procedures, including the introduction of new methods and equipment, and preparation of operating manuals; directs inter‑district operations for field auditing, delinquent enforcement, and other operating matters involving more than one district; reviews and endorses from a technical and economic standpoint the feasibility of various projects to ensure compliance;

recommends and coordinates legal action involving legal interpretations, prosecution of criminal tax laws, delinquent accounts and enforced collection procedures; directs divisional budget preparation in accordance with established guidelines, recommends budget increases, and participates in legislative budget hearings; directs review of division organizational structure and recommends changes; directs and oversees personnel actions, including selection, training and discipline, and participates in grievance handling;

maintains effective working relationships with federal, county, other states, and private agencies in tax compliance, research and related matters; proposes statutory changes and presents legislative testimony.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Legal Authorization to Work:
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. Basic Education/Experience Requirements: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least 12 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing subjects.

Specialized

Experience:

Three and one‑half (3 1/2) years of experience in one or a combination of A, B or C below. Such experience must have provided the applicant with a good working knowledge of federal and/or Hawaii State tax laws, rules and regulations.

A. Responsible professional experience supervising or performing work in the interpretation and application of the tax laws. Such experience may have been gained in the public or private sector but must have provided the applicant knowledge of federal and/or State tax laws, rules and regulations.

B. Responsible professional work experience in analyzing and evaluating activities in a tax program to identify current and future needs, problem areas, measures of effectiveness, and develop solutions to managerial problems to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the tax program.

C. Consultative experience in a tax program with major responsibility for reviewing, analyzing and interpreting tax laws, rules and regulations, legal opinions, court decisions, and other pertinent documents to resolve and advise on complex tax issues. Supervisory

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