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State of Michigan State Administrative Manager 15 (Area Audit Manager) in Sterling Heights, Michigan
State Administrative Manager 15 (Area Audit Manager)
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State Administrative Manager 15 (Area Audit Manager)
Salary
$93,681.00 - $134,751.00 Annually
Location
Sterling Heights, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2701-25-19-2
Department
Treasury
Opening Date
11/15/2024
Closing Date
12/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
The Tax Compliance Bureau within Michigan Department of Treasury is looking for a State Administrative Manager who has excellent leadership skills, strategic planning abilities, high ethical standards, and a positive attitude. Being self-motivated and engaging are also bonuses. If you possess these characteristics and are interested in becoming part of an exciting and fulfilling work environment and working with a diverse group of people to accomplish goals, then this is the job for you!
Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, metrics, and employee development. The Department of Treasury promotes and supports Diversity and Inclusion.
This position manages a staff of multiple professional supervisors in a regional section who are responsible for overseeing a staff of professional auditors who audit a multitude of taxpayers having the highest levels of complexity from multi-international businesses to the small complex businesses for tax compliance. Management of the section requires the establishment of procedures, policies, rules, and guidelines. Employee assists in the planning and directing of specific programs and departmental activities in conjunction with management staff, reviews and evaluates the audit program personnel to ensure uniformity with general guidelines, statutes, judicial decisions, rules, mission, and accuracy of the tax audit program. This position works directly with the Audit Division Administrator in achieving the overall goals and mission of the Department.
View the full position description here: State Administrative Manager 15 (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PDReport - 2024-11-04T164007.465.docx)
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Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Please Note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree.Qualifying professional experience is counted post bachelor's degree.
Experience
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
Alternate Education and Experience
Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to your application . (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Official Transcripts: For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding official transcripts. (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/OfficialTranscript_693831_7.pdf)
Foreign Transcripts: Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators (https://www.naces.org/members) for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
This position has a FTINPRINT sub-class code. The sub-class code indicates the position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and requires passing of a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075.
Remote Work: This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays , and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Selected candidate must have a safe and appropriate designated workspace or workstation for performance of work and secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this positionpriorto being appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
The Michigan Department of Treasury participates inE-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities) and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Interviews will likely occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary, as instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview.
View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StateAdministrativeManager.pdf
The Michigan Department of Treasury is proud to be recognized at the Gold Level as a Veteran-Friendly Employer.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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STDDADM1 - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major AND at least four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level. If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts. OR At least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level. OR At least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level. OR At least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least four years of professional experience including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level gained in the State of Michigan classified service.
Yes
No
02
From the options below, which accurately describes your current employment status? (A current State employee works for an actual State Department such as Department of Transporation or Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) etc.)
Not a State of Michigan employee (never been employed at the State)
A current Department of Treasury employee
A current State of Michigan (non-Treasury) employee
A previous State of Michigan employee
03
Do you have one or more years of experience as a first-line manager or higher in a complex work area managing and directing multiple auditors?
Yes
No
04
Please select how many employees in total were under your management?
Never supervised
One to three employees
Three to five employees
Five to seven employees
Seven or more employees
05
What types of audits have you managed? (Check all that apply)
Compliance Audits
Financial Audits
Internal Audits
Tax Audits
Other
None of the above
06
If you answered "Other" in the previous question, please describe the type of audit(s) managed.
07
Do you have extensive knowledge and experience applying state tax laws, including knowledge of Sales Tax and Use Tax and Corporate Income Tax?
Yes
No
08
If you indicated you have experience in the previous question, please describe the position you held when you applied that tax knowledge, the job responsibilities of the position and the number of years you held that position. If no experience, enter N/A.
09
How many years of experience do you have planning and directing research of complex tax issues and organizing research activities related to complex tax issues through subordinate auditors?
No experience
Less than one year
One to three years
Three to five years
Five years or more
10
How many years of experience do you have defending audit findings at informal appeals or in litigation proceedings?
No experience
Less than one year
One to three years
Three to five years
Five years or more
11
If you have experience in the previous question, please describe the types of hearings and litigation proceedings attended. If no experience, enter N/A.
12
How many years of experience do you have managing or conducting statistical sampling and extrapolation techniques in audits?
No experience
Less than one year
One to three years
Three to five years
Five years or more
13
If you indicated you have experience in the previous question, please describe your experience managing or conducting statistical sampling and extrapolation techniques in audits. If no experience, enter N/A.
14
How many years of experience do you have reviewing and approving complex audit reports prepared by subordinate audit staff specifying records audited, tests completed, and conclusions reached?
No experience
Less than one year
One to three years
Three to five years
Five years or more
15
How many years of experience do you have reviewing complex audit results with an audited party, their attorney or accountant?
No experience
Less than one year
One to three years
Three to five years
Five years or more
16
Do you have experience using electronic case file management software?
Yes
No
17
If you indicated you have experience in the previous question, please describe your experience using electronic case file management software. If no experience, enter N/A.
18
Do you have experience ensuring proper labor relations and conditions of employment are maintained?
Yes
No
19
If you indicated you have experience in the previous question, please describe your experience in evaluating employee performance. If no experience, enter N/A.
20
Describe the most difficult personnel management situation that you had to resolve at the first line management level. Describe the situation, your position title, what you did to resolve the situation, and the results of your actions.
21
Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position before you are appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Do you currently reside in Michigan or if offered the position, would plan to relocate to Michigan?
Yes
No
22
Do you understand this job requires working onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays?
Yes
No
23
Did you attach your cover letter and detailed resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
24
Did you attach a copy of your official college/university transcript(s) to your application? You can't be qualified for this position without them. (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
25
If you answered no to the previous question, please explain why.
Required Question
Agency
State of Michigan
Department
Treasury
Address
TreasuryOHR@michigan.gov
430 West Allegan Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48922
Phone
517-335-7508
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/treasurycareers
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