Alcohol & Tax Compliance Division Administrator

Iowa; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Revenue is seeking a Division Administrator to manage tax compliance and alcohol licensing. This role involves leading teams, developing policies, and ensuring a fair compliance program. The position offers flexible work arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing a positive work environment and work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• At least seven years of management-level experience in relevant fields.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance for all tax types and oversee alcohol licensee classifications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders.
• Provide leadership within the Compliance Bureau.

Skills

Management

Policy Analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate-level Coursework

Job description

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the To Apply section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

The Iowa Department of Revenue is seeking an Alcohol & Tax Compliance Division Administrator. This person will manage compliance for all tax types (individual, corporate, sales, and excise taxes), including fraud, examination, audit, tax credits, and tax gap. They will ensure a consistent, fair, and professional program of compliance services. Additionally, they will manage all alcohol licensee classifications, including renewals, suspensions, and revocations, and oversee the regulation and ongoing compliance of all alcohol and tobacco licensees through regular audits and coordination with local law enforcement.

The Division Administrator reports to the Director of the Department of Revenue and will oversee all division operations. This role involves serving as part of the Senior Management team to develop the department's mission, vision, and strategic plan. The person will also develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and requirements.

The primary responsibilities include:

1. Developing and maintaining a systematic review process for Department rules to ensure they are substantively and procedurally correct.
2. Leading inter-divisional teams to implement assigned projects.
3. Providing policy analysis, evaluating proposed legislation, and assessing the impact of legislative changes on tax law and existing programs.
4. Managing sales and withholding tax programs, including non-filer resolution, assessments, bonding, permit revocations, and tax enforcement at special events.
5. Providing leadership within the Compliance Bureau, which includes Field Audit, Criminal Investigative Audit, Tax Credit Unit, Fraud Unit, Return Resolution, Tax Gap, and Special Taxes.
6. Ensuring a fair, professional, and consistent compliance program.
7. Managing all alcohol licensing, regulation, and compliance of licensees.
8. Collaborating with other Department leaders to enhance alcohol and tax administration.
9. Coordinating service delivery, process improvements, and new program implementation by assigning tasks and teams effectively.

Employer Highlights:

The Iowa Department of Revenue is a respected employer committed to excellent customer service, a positive team atmosphere, work-life balance, free parking, and casual dress. The department offers flexible work environments, including remote work opportunities across Iowa, and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
• Flexible work arrangements and remote work options
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans by responsibly collecting and generating revenue to support public services. If you seek a career in an organization that values its employees and customers, this is the place for you.

Applicants must reside within Iowa to qualify for this position.

Effective July 1, 2025, all Department of Revenue staff and their households will be prohibited from playing Iowa Lottery games.

Minimum qualifications include at least one of the following:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with seven years of management-level experience in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research/evaluation.
• Eleven years of full-time management experience in the relevant fields.
• Seven years of management experience plus a combination of education and experience where 30 semester hours equal one year of experience, including graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program.
• Five years of management experience plus combined education and experience as specified, including graduate-level coursework in public-service-related areas, with graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program.
• Current, continuous management experience in the Iowa state executive branch, including one year as a Public Service Manager 1, 2, or equivalent.

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