MANAGER, CORPORATE INCOME TAX AUDIT

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

FUNDING ARIZONA’S FUTURE THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION, EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER

SERVICE AND PUBLIC SERVANT-LED CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.

MANAGER, CORPORATE INCOME TAX AUDIT

Job Location

EDUCATION AND COMPLIANCE DIVISION

1600 W MONROE ST. PHOENIX, AZ 85007

Posting Details

SALARY: $82,500

GRADE: 25

CLOSING DATE: 10/05/2026

Job Summary

The Manager, Corporate Income Tax Audit provides oversight and management of the

full spectrum of audit functions and audit team for one’s assigned Corporate

Income Tax unit or team. This role oversees and/or develops audit scopes,

programs, informal hearings and objectives, procedures, and deliverables, and

also oversees and prepares outlines, drafts, reports, and submission of reports.

Additionally, this position recommends and advises management regarding changes

in business processes, information systems, and accounting or management

procedures; reviews and identifies changes in professional standards,

pronouncements, and federal audit requirements, and notifies management and

audit staff; and acts as liaison with outside auditors and law enforcement

agencies.

This position has 5 to 11 non-supervisory direct reports.

Job Duties

Supervisory

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with ADOR’s core

values, agency policies, applicable standard work, and applicable laws.

• Actively participates in the interviewing and hiring processes and ensures

successful functional onboarding of new employees

• Plans, assigns, coordinates and oversees daily work of direct reports in

alignment with strategic, operational, and tactical priorities of the

organization

• Applies corrective action, addresses complaints and resolves problems in a

timely fashion, involving and collaborating with leadership and Human

Resources as appropriate

Functional/Operational

• Ensures exceptional audit-related service delivery to taxpayers through the

effective and efficient use of resources to include any one or more of the

following duties as needed/assigned/indicated

• Responds to inquiries from taxpayers, attorneys, cities/towns and management

regarding tax liabilities, and interpretation of tax statutes, rules and

regulations

• Manages multiple taxpayer audits, voluntary disclosures, as well as ensuring

tax compliance; conducts extensive research, analysis, and applies auditing

techniques which may include personally conducting complex audits

• Serves as lead for audits , and as an escalation point for matters regarding

the Department’s position regarding audit outcomes

• Addresses through research , analysis and decision making techniques any

changes to state statutes or federal law or code to update our policies ,

procedures and audit standard work, along with any communications to

taxpayers

• Testifies in Tax Hearings as needed

• Negotiates closing agreements with Taxpayers

• Manages taxpayer concerns and escalates to upper management or Taxpayer

Services for higher level support

• May serve as subject matter expert for specific/specialty tax types and

related systems, and supporting the functionality of those tax systems

Quality Assurance

• Reviews and approves audit assessments

• Provides technical assistance and coaching to direct reports

• Troubleshoots tax reporting inaccuracies, refunds, and audit procedures

• Interprets state tax statutes, city code and court decisions

• Assists the Attorney General’s Office in the enforcement of state tax laws by

providing relevant supporting documentation and/or review of affidavits.

• Develops and maintains updated department policy, procedures and training

manuals

Agency/Department Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Remains current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices

related to taxation through regular engagement in activities such as:

self-directed research, conferring with other practitioners and technical

experts; subscriptions to regulatory/legal/industry newsletters and briefs;

membership industry associations and attendance at meetings/events; and or

participation in training and others continuing education opportunities.

• Maximizes work processes and deliverables through lean principles within the

Arizona Management System (AMS); and provides recommendations for process

improvement, and engages in continuous improvement efforts as assigned.

Reporting

• Develops and maintains accurate, effective and timely status, progress, and

resources utilization reports for team and upper management

• Ensures team production, time and summary reports are produced, reviewed for

accuracy, and shared with management accordance to established timelines

Projects Engagement

• Engages as project business lead and/or SME as applicable, to ensure the

successful execution of all mandated and non mandated projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge

• Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to tax

• Knowledge of individual income tax policy and procedures.

• Knowledge of organizational and administrative procedures

• Knowledge of auditing methods and systems of generally accepted auditing

standards, risk assessments, contract and fiscal management

• Understanding of methodologies of legal research, auditing, and accounting

principles and procedures

Skill

• Strong Verbal, written, and listening communication skills

• Strong mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication,

division, percentage, average, simple and compound interest

• Excellent interpersonal skills and demeanor

• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to manage

multiple projects simultaneously and work in high-pressure situations

• Effective project management skills with the ability to lead, direct the work

of teams without formal supervisory authority

• Proficient in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the

Internet; in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Word and

Excel, PowerPoint; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail,

Sheets, Docs, and Drive.

• Proficient in the use of tax reporting systems

Ability

• Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that

includes an Arizona tax compliance verification, and a criminal background

check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona

Department of Public Safety

• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and also participate

collaboratively as part of a team

• Ability to build, motivate, engage, develop/grow, and retain a high

performing team

• Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with

internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner

• Ability to understand and solve problems by applying intermediate analytical

skills to include collecting all the relevant information and data needed to

address the problem

• Ability to travel up to 10% within the state of AZ

• Willingness and ability to embody ADOR’s core values of Do the Right Thing,

Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another

Selective Preference(s)

Education & Experience

Option A or B

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 Bachelor’s Degree (e.g., B.A.),

training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment AND minimum

four (4) years’ related experience as an Auditor, or equivalent experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or closely related field AND three (3) years’

experience as an Auditor or equivalent

Minimum of one years’ experience as a lead or supervisor of auditors or closely

related field

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or similar field

Possess a certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified

Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information

Systems Auditor (CISA) and/or Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)

Pre-Employment Requirements

The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following

pre-employment checks

• Employment Verification and Reference Checks

• State and Federal Criminal Background Check, including fingerprinting

• Arizona Tax Filing Records Check

• If applicable, ASEDRA Authorized Driver Identification Check

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential

function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements

apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

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Benefits

The State of Arizona provides a world class comprehensive benefits package

including

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans

• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term

disability plans

• 10 paid holidays per year

• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years

• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly

• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or

newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

• Deferred compensation plan

• Wellness plans

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Infant at Work Program

• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy

• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here

[https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion]. For a complete list

of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

[https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers]

Retirement

Top ranked Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) provides 100% employer matched

contributions (enrollment eligibility will be effective after 27 weeks of State

employment). ASRS provides a lifelong benefit based on years of service earned,

or worked, and your ending salary. Learn more about ASRS at:

https://www.azasrs.gov/content/new-and-prospective-members.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, need assistance, or would like to request a

reasonable accommodation, please contact the ADOR Talent Team at

ogre.ctr@azdor.gov

*The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.