Corporation Tax Section Chief – Career Executive

State of Wisconsin; Eau Claire (WI); Hybride; USD 102 000 - 127 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Vacation time

Insurance (health, dental, vision)

Pension plan

Well Wisconsin Program

Employee assistance

Résumé du poste

The State of Wisconsin Department of Revenue seeks a Revenue Administrative Manager to lead the Corporation Tax Section within the Audit Bureau. This role oversees staff located across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota, with potential headquarters at multiple Wisconsin offices and some presence in Madison to coordinate with stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have auditing, tax law, and accounting experience, plus supervisory leadership and change-management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in auditing, tax law and/or accounting.
• Leadership or supervisory experience (e.g., leading teams, evaluating performance, coaching staff).
• Experience supervising auditors or managers and leading change initiatives.

Responsabilités

• Full and limited scope audits of tax records at taxpayer premises or via correspondence/electronic means.
• Preparing assessments of Wisconsin tax based on information from IRS or third parties.
• Letter campaigns to prompt voluntary reporting of underreported tax.
• Reviewing returns in the processing stream to verify credits, withholding, and refund claims.
• Taxpayer education and assistance.
• Recommendations for legislative change.

Connaissances

Auditing

Tax law

Accounting

Leadership

Change management

Description du poste

Introduction

Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM (CT) on Monday, October 19, 2026.

Contact: Evan Holzhueter, Human Resources Specialist - Senior, [e-mail]

Are you an experienced tax professional looking for an opportunity to lead a vibrant team and manage a comprehensive audit program? The Department of Revenue is seeking a Revenue Administrative Manager to lead the Corporation Tax Section within the Audit Bureau.

This position leads employees located throughout the State of Wisconsin, IL and MN. This position can be headquartered at the following office locations: Appleton, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, Onalaska, Wausau, WI, or Glen Ellyn, IL. Headquarters will be determined at the time of appointment with the expectation that the manager spend a portion of their time in Madison to facilitate collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Join the Department of Revenue (DOR)! We are a highly engaged organization, committed to the success of our employees who are equally committed to the department's success. In addition to the employment benefits listed below, DOR offers a mentorship program, training for future leaders, and our Take 4 program which encourages four hours of training per month.

Benefits

The state of Wisconsin offers an exemplary benefits package, this includes generous paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! Our competitive benefits package offers:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time to start, nine paid holidays, and ample accruable sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable insurance options for health, dental, vision, life and more.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• Well Wisconsin Program offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

To learn more about the total value of the benefits available to employees, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator.

Some employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Aff

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This list of eligible candidates established from this announcement may be used to fill future similar vacancies (permanent, project or Limited Term) in the next six months within DOR.

Position Summary

Responsibilities

• Full and limited scope audits of tax records at taxpayer premises or through correspondence or electronic means
• Preparing assessments of Wisconsin tax based on information received from the Internal Revenue Service or other third parties
• Letter campaigns to prompt voluntary reporting of underreported tax
• Reviewing returns in the processing stream to verify credits, withholding, and claims for refund
• Taxpayer education and assistance
• Recommendations for legislative change

To see the full list of duties view the position description.

Salary Information

The starting pay rate for this position is between $49.06 - $61.08 per hour ($102,044 and $127,046 annually), depending on experience and qualifications.

The classification of this position is Revenue Administrative Manager, which is in Pay Schedule 81, Pay Range 01. Pay will be set in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan in effect at the time of hire. Starting pay for current state employees may vary based on applicable provisions in the Compensation Plan.

Job Details

Background Checks: Due to the nature of this position, final candidates will be subject to criminal background, fingerprint, and tax compliance checks.

I-9 Requirements: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of appointment. The Department of Revenue does not sponsor work or student visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. DOR participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all new employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Probationary Period: A 2-year Career Executive trial period may be required.

Remote Work/Telework: This position is eligible for remote work/telework up to 60%. After onboarding and initial learning (approximately one year), telework may gradually increase up to 60% based on employee performance and work unit needs. Remote work is intended to be performed primarily in the State of Wisconsin and is subject to change based on business needs.

Travel: Some travel may be required to Madison, WI, and other DOR offices if headquartered at another office location.

Work Schedule: This position works Monday - Friday during daytime hours.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience in auditing, tax law and/or accounting.
• Experience researching and/or interpreting income/franchise tax laws.
• Leadership or supervisory experience (e.g., leading teams, assigning work, evaluating performance, coaching and mentoring staff, counseling or discipline, etc.).

In Addition To The Above, Well-qualified Applicants Will Have

• Experience supervising auditors, lower-level managers, or supervisors.
• Experience establishing performance standards or metrics and/or evaluating performance using standards or metrics.
• Experience researching and/or interpreting Wisconsin corporation income/franchise tax laws.
• Experience negotiating and resolving contested tax issues including tax status rulings, appeals, or legal settlements.
• Experience communicating complex concepts or technical information verbally and/or in writing to a range of audiences in a professional setting
• Experience leading change management OR leading continuous improvement.

Questions can be directed to Evan Holzhueter, HR Specialist - Senior, at [e-mail] or 608-265-3174.

Deadline to Apply

All application materials must be received by 11:59PM (CT) on Monday, October 19, 2026.