Assistant Director
: Job Details :

• DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
• Full-Time

• Exam May Be Required

The NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.

The Tax Audit and Enforcement Division is charged with the audit of all business and excise taxes administered by New York City. The division conducts audits related to personal, sales, and use taxes. Its Enforcement Unit conducts audits of taxpayers who are potentially evading compliance with City tax laws and rules. City tax auditors conduct audits of selected audit candidates with a goal of determining the appropriate tax liability of each taxpayer and applying NYC rules and laws in accordance with the City's policies and procedures.

An excellent promotional opportunity is available in the Tax Audit and Enforcement Division for an experienced and highly organized individual to serve as an Assistant Director in the Metro, Personal Income Tax unit. The selected candidate will oversee the management and operation of several groups of auditors and supervisors responsible for conducting tax audits of varied complexity. The selected candidate will be responsible for communicating objectives consistent with the agency and division's goals and monitor unit performance and productivity.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage a unit consisting of two or more audit groups.
• Interpret complex New York State and City Personal Income Tax Laws and regulations.
• Manage audit administration of personal income tax, to ensure that cases are thoroughly researched, and assessments are correct.
• Advise staff on tax auditing standards and practices.
• Ensure that all audits are conducted in accordance with tax laws, departmental policies, and procedures.
• Make recommendations regarding improved audit selection, auditing techniques and policy and procedures.
• Participate in the development of comprehensive training programs.
• Participate in the resolution of complex audits, monitor and plan to decrease aged and stagnant cases.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree including or supplemented by 24 credits in accounting, including at least one course each in auditing, U.S. taxation, advanced accounting, and cost accounting and four years of full-time progressively responsible tax related auditing or tax accounting experience at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative or managerial capacity, requiring independent decision making concerning program management or planning, allocation of resources and scheduling and assignment of work.

2. High school or equivalent and 24 credits in accounting including at least one course each in auditing, U.S. taxation, advanced accounting and cost accounting and six years full-time progressively responsible tax related auditing or tax accounting experience at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative or managerial capacity requiring independent decision making concerning program management or planning, allocation of resources and the scheduling and assignment of work.

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However, all candidates must have at least 24 credits in accounting from an accredited college including at least one course each in auditing, U.S. taxation, advanced accounting and cost accounting. Appropriate education may be substituted for the general tax related auditing or tax accounting experience (but not for the 18 months of administrative or managerial experience described above) at the rate of one year of college for six months of experience up to a maximum of four years college for two years of experience. A master's degree with a major in accounting, auditing or taxation may be substituted for an additional year of the general tax related auditing or tax accounting experience. In all cases, all candidates must have at least 18 months of tax related auditing or tax accounting experience in an administrative or managerial capacity.

Preferred Skills

• At least 6 years of tax auditing experience, including at least 2 years as a Group Chief/ Supervisor of a tax audit unit in the Department of Finance, or 2 years in a supervisory position in a tax audit environment.
• At least 3 years of NYC/ NYS tax auditing experience in the Metro Personal Income Tax Unit.
• Extensive knowledge and expertise of Personal Income Tax Laws, regulations, and audit guidelines.
• Strong performance management skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using data and data analysis to manage operations.
• Proficient in computer software and the following State Tax Systems: CARTS, ATS, AFE, e-MPIRE, CISS, SLMS and COGNOS.
• A strong working knowledge of MS Office is required.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.