Business Tax Manager

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement match

Vacation & sick leave

Holidays

Maternity leave

Employee discounts

Longevity bonus

Benefit allowance

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is seeking a Business Tax Manager to lead a multi-section BTS unit, oversee performance, and ensure compliance with tax laws and financial controls. You will represent the agency in hearings and drive process improvements to optimize workflows.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, staff development, and collaboration with HR and recruiting to hire top talent while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration.
• Four years of professional experience in auditing, accounting, or similar field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to multiple BTS sections and ensure efficiency.
• Lead front-line leaders and align with division goals.
• Administer laws, policies, and financial controls with best practices.
• Contribute to legislative insights on fiscal impact of proposed laws.
• Deliver exceptional internal and external customer service and build relationships.
• Evaluate processes, implement improvements to reduce costs and boost productivity.
• Oversee hiring and collaborate with HR to align staffing strategy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Active listening

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration

4 years professional experience in auditing or accounting

Job description

Business Tax Manager

Salary - $93,600

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE!

TRANSPARENCY. FAIRNESS. COMPLIANCE. The Oklahoma Tax Commission is committed to leading Oklahoma with unparalleled customer service. Our mission is to promote tax compliance through serving taxpayers with transparency and fairness in administration of the tax code and unparalleled customer service. Check out our About Us page to learn why we are passionate about tax compliance and believe it is the career for you!

Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• A Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of paid vacation and 15 days of sick leave for full-time employees the first year.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Paid Maternity leave for eligible employees.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• A Longevity Bonus for years of service.

Job Summary

The Business Tax Services Manager position supports the Business Tax Services(BTS) Division by serving as the unit manager for several sections of the Business Tax Services Division. The Business Tax Services Manager will perform supervisory functions including evaluating performance, making recommendations on disciplinary actions, providing for employee development, and approving time off. The Business Tax Services Manager will also effectively and professionally represent the Oklahoma Tax Commission’s position during the conduct of formal or informal hearings when taxpayers contest the results of action taken by the division.

The Business Tax Services Division provides a diverse set of services to our taxpayers, with a focus on business tax review and registrations related to such tax types as sales, cigarette, tobacco, alcohol and motor fuel taxes. The division also reviews and processes tax credits and refunds related to various business tax types.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and supervision to multiple sections within the BTS Division, ensuring operational efficiency, team alignment, and achievement of departmental goals. Lead by example and maintain high standards of performance and accountability.
• Empower front-line leaders with the tools they need to be successful. Ensure that front line leaders are aligned with the division’s goals.
• Administer and ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, policies, and financial controls, while promoting best practices across all functions and sections.
• Be engaged in the legislative process by providing insight into administrative and fiscal impact for new proposed legislation.
• Deliver exceptional internal and external customer service by responding proactively to needs, addressing issues promptly, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly evaluating existing processes, identifying areas for enhancement, and implementing innovative solutions to optimize workflows, reduce costs, and improve productivity.
• Conduct regular assessments of team productivity, streamline operational processes, and implement best practices to reduce processing times, ensuring maximum efficiency and quality in service delivery.
• Actively engaged in the hiring process to ensure success across all new hires coming into sections. Work proactively with recruiting team and HR to identify the correct candidates and to align our hiring strategy across the division.
• Create and update comprehensive procedures, training materials, and resources to support team growth and ensure adherence to standards.
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture that encourages open communication, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Support Supervisors in ensuring proper distribution of work. Identify areas to improve our workflow and remove bottlenecks.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and offer professional development opportunities to ensure ongoing skill enhancement and knowledge growth. Monitor key metrics and performance indicators, analyzing trends to identify areas for improvement and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and briefings, providing insights and recommendations based on data analysis. Present findings to leadership and stakeholders as needed.
• Conduct audits and assessments, making recommendations for improvements in policies, processes, or procedures to enhance operational effectiveness and compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

• Tax laws, regulations, and deadlines
• Agency policies and procedures
• Bookkeeping practices and standards
• Financial statements, ledgers, journals and reports
• Federal and state business tax forms
• Modern computer technology related to accounting systems
• Supervisory principles & practices

Skills In

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Verbal communication
• Active listening
• Strong computer skills

Ability To

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Communicate effectively
• Work independently with limited instruction/supervision
• Be well organized

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration; or related field;
• PLUS four years of professional experience in auditing, accounting, or similar field;
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of paraprofessional experience in auditing, accounting, or similar field for each year of the required education

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who have completed a CPA certification or have a background in business taxes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Exhibit manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate a computer, keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels, with or without aids. Ability to communicate clearly. Physical ability to lift up to 15 pounds, to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach. Duties are normally performed in an office environment with a moderate noise level.

Special Requirements

Travel is sometimes required for this position. Applicants must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to perform all job-related travel. Possession and maintenance of a valid Oklahoma State Driver’s License is also required.

Oklahoma Tax Commission’s normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm. This schedule may require minor flexibility based on the needs of the agency.

Telework may be required based on the needs of the agency, division, and section. If applicable, applicant must be willing and able to work BOTH on-site and telework at an off-site location, generally in the applicant’s home. Applicant must have a secure internet connection and a dedicated telephone (landline) or smart phone device during scheduled working hours.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a fingerprint-based background check, reference check and federal and state tax compliance check.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.