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Looking for a career with purpose on a collaborative team? At the Department of Taxes, we invest in your growth and challenge you to solve meaningful problems. If you are passionate about public service, we want to hear from you!
Are you a collaborative leader dedicated to public service, who wants to solve complex problems, develop staff, and shape organizational improvement? We are seeking an Assistant Director of Tax Compliance to strategically lead and manage the Compliance Division's 40 staff with guidance from our Compliance Director. We offer a hybrid work schedule.
What we do
The Compliance Division has audit, collections, data analysis, and support sections. Together, we use education and service-oriented approaches to help taxpayers understand their tax obligations. To maintain fair and equitable tax collection, we use data analysis to find, audit, and collect erroneous accounts.
What you will do
- Lead and grow with the leaders of our department including our Audit Manager, other division directors, Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel, and Commissioner.
- Proactively guide our division through an increasingly complex economy.
- Coordinate compliance initiatives and programs with: Other states' revenue departments; other Vermont departments and agencies; the Multistate Tax Commission; and the Federation of Tax Administrators.
- Support, develop, and deploy the Compliance Division's strategic plan, processes, objectives, goals, priorities, and projects.
- Evaluate task and case effectiveness and efficiency.
- Develop and implement Audit Plan initiatives.
- Support, grow, and manage employees and their performance.
What you'll bring
- A collaborative mindset that is both curious and engaging.
- The ability to energize and lead staff in a fast-paced, heavily regulated environment.
- Empathetic and supportive management.
- Integrity and the ability to comply with strict confidentiality standards.
Bonus skills, or what you're willing to learn:
- Strong research skills and the ability to understand tax law and accounting practices.
- Knowledge of state economics and business climates as they relate to audit strategies and Vermont issues.
The current salary for this position can range from $78,624.00 to $124,009.00 depending on experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position located in Montpelier, VT with opportunities to hybrid telework.
Operating Procedure 2018-01, Background Investigations, Vermont and national criminal record checks will be conducted on all candidates. Candidates will have the right to withdraw their application before fingerprinting or a background check is conducted.
Who May Apply
This position, Assistant Director of Tax Compliance (Job Requisition #56021), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Lee.Gable@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Environmental Factors
Duties are performed largely in a standard office setting. Incumbents can anticipate some stressful encounters with taxpayers or their representatives with strong differences of opinion. Occasional travel requires private means of transportation. Some work outside of normal work schedule may be anticipated.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, accounting or a related field AND three (3) years of experience at or above a technical level in auditing, public or business administration, accounting or fiscal management INCLUDING two (2) years of supervisory experience.
OR
Associate's degree in public or business administration, accounting or a related field AND five (5) years of experience at or above a technical level in an auditing, public or business administration, or fiscal management INCLUDING two (2) years of supervisory experience.
OR
Seven (7) years of experience at a professional level in auditing, public or business administration, accounting, or fiscal management INCLUDING two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
Overview
Looking for a career with purpose on a collaborative team? At the Department of Taxes, we invest in your growth and challenge you to solve meaningful problems. If you are passionate about public service, we want to hear from you!
Are you a collaborative leader dedicated to public service, who wants to solve complex problems, develop staff, and shape organizational improvement? We are seeking an Assistant Director of Tax Compliance to strategically lead and manage the Compliance Division's 40 staff with guidance from our Compliance Director. We offer a hybrid work schedule.
What we do
The Compliance Division has audit, collections, data analysis, and support sections. Together, we use education and service-oriented approaches to help taxpayers understand their tax obligations. To maintain fair and equitable tax collection, we use data analysis to find, audit, and collect erroneous accounts.
What you will do
- Lead and grow with the leaders of our department including our Audit Manager, other division directors, Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel, and Commissioner.
- Proactively guide our division through an increasingly complex economy.
- Coordinate compliance initiatives and programs with: Other states' revenue departments; other Vermont departments and agencies; the Multistate Tax Commission; and the Federation of Tax Administrators.
- Support, develop, and deploy the Compliance Division's strategic plan, processes, objectives, goals, priorities, and projects.
- Evaluate task and case effectiveness and efficiency.
- Develop and implement Audit Plan initiatives.
- Support, grow, and manage employees and their performance.
What you'll bring
- A collaborative mindset that is both curious and engaging.
- The ability to energize and lead staff in a fast-paced, heavily regulated environment.
- Empathetic and supportive management.
- Integrity and the ability to comply with strict confidentiality standards.
Bonus skills, or what you're willing to learn:
- Strong research skills and the ability to understand tax law and accounting practices.
- Knowledge of state economics and business climates as they relate to audit strategies and Vermont issues.
The current salary for this position can range from $78,624.00 to $124,009.00 depending on experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position located in Montpelier, VT with opportunities to hybrid telework.
Operating Procedure 2018-01, Background Investigations, Vermont and national criminal record checks will be conducted on all candidates. Candidates will have the right to withdraw their application before fingerprinting or a background check is conducted.
Who May Apply
This position, Assistant Director of Tax Compliance (Job Requisition #56021), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Lee.Gable@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Environmental Factors
Duties are performed largely in a standard office setting. Incumbents can anticipate some stressful encounters with taxpayers or their representatives with strong differences of opinion. Occasional travel requires private means of transportation. Some work outside of normal work schedule may be anticipated.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, accounting or a related field AND three (3) years of experience at or above a technical level in auditing, public or business administration, accounting or fiscal management INCLUDING two (2) years of supervisory experience.
OR
Associate's degree in public or business administration, accounting or a related field AND five (5) years of experience at or above a technical level in an auditing, public or business administration, or fiscal management INCLUDING two (2) years of supervisory experience.
OR
Seven (7) years of experience at a professional level in auditing, public or business administration, accounting, or fiscal management INCLUDING two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Compliance Assistant
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Pull your official transcripts and map your coursework to compliance-specific subjects like regulatory law, risk management, or auditing. USCIS looks for a direct connection between your degree field and the compliance duties the employer describes in the I-129.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Run your target city and the SOC code for Compliance Officers through the OFLC Wage Search before any salary conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the applicable prevailing wage level, so knowing the floor protects you and sets realistic expectations.
Target employers with active compliance teams
Financial institutions, healthcare systems, and publicly traded companies maintain dedicated compliance departments with recurring H-1B needs. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history specifically for compliance roles, filtered by city and job type.
Clarify worksite locations before the LCA is filed
Confirm with your employer whether the role is fully remote, hybrid, or office-based, and at which address. DOL requires a certified LCA for each worksite where you'll perform work, so changing locations after certification can trigger a new filing and delay your start date.
Ask HR about the I-129 filing timeline at offer stage
Find out whether the employer files standard or premium processing before you accept. USCIS premium processing currently guarantees a decision within 15 business days, which matters if you're racing an OPT expiration or a gap-free transition between employers.
Review the O*NET profile to strengthen your petition
The O*NET occupation profile for Compliance Officers lists the typical education and skill requirements USCIS references when evaluating specialty occupation status. Cross-check your job description against those requirements and flag any gaps to your employer's immigration counsel before the petition is drafted.
H-1B Visa Compliance Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compliance Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It typically does, provided the employer structures the role around degree-level duties in a specific field such as regulatory compliance, risk management, finance, or law. USCIS evaluates the actual job description, not just the title, so the I-129 petition needs to clearly connect your bachelor's degree field to the compliance tasks you'll perform daily.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for compliance roles?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history, searchable by role type and city. Focusing your search on regulated industries like banking, healthcare, insurance, and publicly traded corporations gives you the strongest pool, since those sectors maintain large compliance teams with recurring hiring needs.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from one office location to another?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B work needs its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your employer reassigns you to a different office, they must file a new LCA with DOL for that address before you begin working there. Failing to do so puts both you and the employer out of compliance, so flag any location change to HR immediately.
Can I switch compliance employers while on H-1B status?
Yes, H-1B portability lets you start working for a new sponsoring employer once they file an I-129 petition on your behalf, as long as your current status is valid and unexpired. You don't have to wait for USCIS to approve the new petition before switching, but your new employer must initiate the filing first.
How long does H-1B status last for a Compliance Assistant position?
USCIS grants H-1B status in increments of up to three years, with extensions available up to a six-year maximum in most cases. Beyond six years, extensions are possible if you have a qualifying permanent residence application pending at a certain stage, but that requires separate planning with your employer and immigration counsel well before the cap is reached.