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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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Align your degree to tax duties
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree directly relates to the Tax Assistant duties in the job description. A degree in accounting, taxation, or finance strengthens the specialty occupation argument far more than a general business degree paired with unrelated coursework.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search figures yourself before salary discussions so you can spot whether an offer is below the minimum DOL will certify.
Target firms with dedicated immigration support
Large accounting firms and multinational tax departments file H-1B visa petitions routinely and have in-house or retained immigration counsel. Use Migrate Mate to find Tax Assistant roles at employers with verified H-1B visa LCA filing history, so you're not educating a first-time sponsor.
Confirm your worksite before the LCA is filed
Each office location where you'll work requires its own certified LCA. If the role involves rotating between client sites or multiple offices, clarify with your employer which worksites will be listed before DOL certification begins, since adding unlisted sites requires a new LCA.
Get your transcripts evaluated before applying
If your accounting or finance degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before applying. USCIS will assess foreign degree equivalency, and having the evaluation ready speeds up petition preparation and avoids a Request for Evidence.
Plan your timeline around cap selection changes
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so don't rely on older timelines when planning your job search. Your employer can only file your petition after selection, so align your offer letter and start date with that uncertainty built in.
H-1B Visa Tax Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Assistant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the position is structured. A Tax Assistant role qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or taxation as a minimum entry requirement. Roles framed around clerical or administrative tax support without a degree requirement won't meet the specialty occupation standard, so the job description language matters significantly during USCIS adjudication.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Tax Assistant positions?
Public accounting firms, corporate tax departments at large companies, financial services firms, and university finance offices are the most common H-1B sponsors for Tax Assistant roles. These employers file LCAs regularly and have established relationships with immigration attorneys. You can browse Tax Assistant openings at verified H-1B sponsoring employers directly on Migrate Mate.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Tax Assistant H-1B petitions?
DOL requires your employer to certify your wage meets the prevailing wage for the Tax Assistant SOC code in your specific work location before filing the LCA. Prevailing wages vary by metro area, so an offer acceptable in a lower-cost market may fall short in New York or San Francisco. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the floor for your location before accepting an offer.
Can a Tax Assistant on H-1B work at multiple client sites?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires a separately certified LCA. If your Tax Assistant role involves working at client offices or multiple company locations, your employer must file individual LCAs covering each site before you begin work there. This is a common compliance gap at smaller firms that don't routinely sponsor H-1B workers, so confirm the process with your employer upfront.
How long does H-1B status last for a Tax Assistant role?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you have a qualifying green card application pending at a certain stage. If your employer doesn't initiate that process within the six-year window, you'll need to depart and requalify for a new H-1B, so discuss long-term sponsorship intentions early.