C. E. A.

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is seeking an Assistant Deputy Director of Audits to oversee statewide audit operations, including field offices and specialized sections. You will guide tax program activities to ensure equitable and efficient revenue collection and provide strategic input to executive leadership.

Applicants should have demonstrated leadership in large audit programs and be prepared to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Statement of Qualifications prompts require detailed responses for each item.
• You must provide specific information and examples illustrating experience, background, knowledge, skills, and abilities for each prompt.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct tax audit programs across field offices and CAS/ARS.
• Develop statewide policies and procedures for sales and use tax.
• Provide consultation to Deputy Director and CDTFA leadership on policies and administration.
• Develop statewide strategic plans to improve efficiencies in the Field Operations Division.
• Travel up to 25% may be required.

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug–free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530910

Position #(s): 291-440-7500-005

Working Title: Assistant Deputy Director, Field Operations Division - Audit

Classification: C. E. A.

Salary: $10,349.00 - $12,526.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Number of Positions: 1

Work Location: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

C alifornia not only needs you; it wants you as part of the growing workforce. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) makes life better for Californians by fairly and efficiently collecting the revenue that supports our essential public services, with CDTFA administered programs accounting for about twenty–three (23%) percent of all state revenue. Tax programs administered by the CDTFA are concentrated in two general areas – sales and use tax, and special taxes and fees. New team members, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at CDTFA. CDTFA offers team members reliable income, stable benefits, work–life balance, paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and the personal fulfillment of knowing that your work is personally impacting the lives of others.

To take a look at CDTFA as a destination employer please click the link https://youtu.be/Q-r18e_EIBg .

Department Website: http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

See below for an opportunity in a leadership position! This position will be located in our Sacramento Headquarters office or one of the state field offices (Bakersfield, Cerritos, El Centro, Fairfield, Fresno, Glendale, Oakland, Rancho Mirage, Redding, Riverside, Salinas, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Ana, Santa Rosa, Stockton, Ventura, or Diamond Bar). The location of the position will be based on the location of the most qualified candidate.

Few great things are ever truly accomplished alone. The most successful organizations are built by leaders who bring people together, inspire teams to reach their potential, and create a culture of support, innovation, collaboration, and growth.

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, Field Operations Division (FOD) of the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), the Assistant Deputy Director of Audits manages and directs the tax program activities as they relate to auditing functions of the FOD, which includes statewide offices, branch offices, and out–of–state offices, as well as the Computer Audit Specialist (CAS) and Audit Review Section (ARS), to ensure that tax revenues are assessed in an equitable, effective, and efficient manner to provide General Fund and special fund revenue for state and local jurisdictions. In coordination with the Deputy Director and executive management, the incumbent provides consultation and advice, develops and makes recommendations on sales and use tax statewide policies and procedures, tax programs, and administrative issues relative to the overall operations of the field offices, as well as the Computer Audit Specialist (CAS) and Audit Review Section (ARS). In addition, the incumbent develops and provides consultations and advice to the Deputy Director of FOD, as well as the Chief Deputy Director and Director of CDTFA, on sales and use tax statewide policies and procedures, tax programs, and administrative issues relative to the overall operations of the field offices as they relate to the audit functions of the department. The incumbent develops or assists the Deputy Director in the development of and implements a statewide strategic plan to improve efficiencies and reach the Field Operations Division’s goals, as well as to ensure consistency with the Department’s strategic direction in the division’s program and operational plans. The Assistant Deputy Director reviews, evaluates, and implements tax program effectiveness and operational efficiency with specialization and focus in auditing functions.

Travel may be required up to twenty–five percent (25%) of the time.

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for part–time telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change.

At this time, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California's Personal Leave Program.

To learn more about us, please see CDTFA Gateway to New Opportunities video.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications -
PLEASE NOTE: In addition to the Standard State Application (STD. 678), you are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with direct responses to the statements provided below. Within the responses, be sure to provide specific information and include an example or examples that best illustrate your experience, background, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

When completing your Statement of Qualifications, please DO NOT provide a single narrative response. For each SOQ prompt, provide detailed responses with a specific example or examples for each. The SOQ should be in Arial 12-point, single-spaced. Prior to each response, clearly indicate which question you are responding to by including the number and full text as stated in the SOQ. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

• Please describe your experience in leading or making significant contributions to programs, initiatives, or processes that have introduced innovative ideas, technologies, or operational strategies. In your response provide specific examples that demonstrate how you identified opportunities, managed risks, and ensured the successful implementation and scalability of these efforts.
• Please describe your leadership experience and the skills you use to build a culture of support, collaboration, and trust with your organization. Include specific examples that demonstrate how you recognize and leverage diverse opinions, viewpoints, perspectives, needs, and interests to foster effective, high‑performing teams.
• Please describe your experience overseeing or supporting a large auditing program. Include specific examples of how you have evaluated, modified, and provided guidance to team members on audit activities to ensure efficient, effective, and consistent application of laws, policies, and best practices.
• Please describe your experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the provisions of the tax and fee laws and regulations administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. Include specific examples that highlight your ability to effectively interpret, evaluate, and apply these laws and regulations within tax audit and compliance programs.
• Please describe your approach to translating your organization’s mission, guiding principles, and strategic plan into clear team objectives. Include a specific example showing how you aligned individual roles and daily responsibilities with that broader vision.

Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

You must provide specific information and include an example or examples that best illustrate your experience, background, knowledge, skills, and abilities for each prompt.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.