Director Personal Tax

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

401K and 457 plans

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is seeking a Director Personal Tax (NS) in Raleigh to lead the Personal Tax Division. This exempt managerial position requires expertise in personal, withholding, partnership, and estates/trust tax, with duties including technical advisement, tax policy interpretation, and interaction with external agencies.

The role involves researching complex tax issues, providing written and oral responses, and supporting hearings or court proceedings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration, Economics, Accounting or related field from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Six years of experience in tax accounting and auditing work including three years of experience in tax administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Research and answer technical, highly complex tax inquiries raised by staff, attorneys, accountants and taxpayers.
• Resolve protested tax assessments at the administrative level.
• Provide support to the Attorney General when a case advances to the Office of Administrative Hearings or the court system.
• Develop applicable tax forms aligning with tax laws on an annual basis.
• Represent the DOR in administrative tax hearings and may testify in Superior Court proceedings at the request of the Attorney General's office.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Tax research

Legal/administrative context

Oral/written communications

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration, Economics, Accounting or related field

Job description

Agency

Dept of Revenue

Division

Personal Tax

Job Classification Title

Revenue Tax Administrator II (NS)

Position Number

60081647

Grade

NC25

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is committed to excellence in tax administration, ensuring secure and efficient collection of revenue to fund vital public services. We are an employer of choice offering excellent benefits, competitive pay, professional development, and career advancement. Our dedicated team provides accurate information, achieves high compliance, and delivers innovative services with integrity and fairness. DOR is an equal opportunity employer hiring qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or political affiliation.

Description of Work

***PLEASE NOTE: THIS WILL CLOSE AT 11:59 P.M. THE DAY PRIOR TO THE END DATE LISTED ON THIS JOB POSTING***

The North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) is currently hiring for a Director Personal Tax.

This is an Exempt Managerial position.

The primary purpose of the Personal Tax Division is to support the mission and vision of the Department of Revenue by interpreting and administering tax law regarding personal tax, withholding, partnership, and estates & trust tax schedules in an equitable and efficient manner. Also, to educate customers about relevant laws, and provide technical direction in the formulation of administrative tax policy and procedures, including providing assistance in the resolution of complex tax issues. The Division also plans and develops strategies for implementing changes in legislation, offers suggestions to amend existing tax laws, critiques pending legislation, represents the Department at legislative committees upon request, and attends various association functions, such as SEATA, FTA, and MTC on behalf of the Department.

The primary purpose of this position is to research and answer technical, highly complex and controversial tax inquiries raised by departmental staff, attorneys, accountants and taxpayers through oral responses or written technical advice memos, letter rulings and informal conferences in the administration of individual income tax, partnership tax, withholding tax, and estates and trust tax.

This position attempts to resolve protested tax assessments at the administrative level. In the event cases are not resolved at the Division level, the administrative officer provides support to the Attorney General when a case advances to the Office of Administrative Hearings (“OAH”) or the court system.

In addition, this position serves as the Division’s subject matter expert on personal tax issues, requiring regular interaction with the Department of Commerce, NCACPA, local government officials and business taxpayers. The position may represent the DOR in administrative tax hearings and may testify on behalf of the Agency at Superior Court proceedings at the request of the Attorney General's office. Position is also responsible for developing applicable tax forms aligning with tax laws on an annual basis.

Some overnight stay is required. Less than 10 per year to include: conferences, presenting to applicable Tax Associations, and annual updates to DOR employees.

Assigned duty station: Raleigh Headquarters

Note: Additional duties may be assigned as needed. This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice based on seasonality, business conditions, or as required by the agency to fulfill its mission.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Thorough knowledge of tax law/resources are essential:

• Personal, Withholding, Partnership, Estates/Trust tax
• Tax Rules and Bulletins
• North Carolina Administrative Code
• Attorney General's Opinions
• Various court decisions
• Prior Private Letter Rulings

Ability to analyze and present legislative comments and concerns in writing, provide technical responses to tax inquiries, and to review and revise draft Final Determinations for request for review cases.

Ability to communicate effectively in conferences, when responding to inquiries, and conveying the Department's position regarding tax laws.

Ability to use tax research material sine a great deal of time is spent using reference books, statutes, and websites to research complex tax issues.

Recruitment Range: $89,596 - $168,054

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).

Some highlights include:

• The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody's Investor's Service
• Twelve paid holidays per year
• Fourteen vacation days per year which increase as length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year
• Twelve sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Observance Leave and Community Service Leave
• Longevity pays lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
• 401K and 457 plans
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is committed to excellence in tax administration, ensuring secure and efficient collection of revenue to fund vital public services. We are an employer of choice offering excellent benefits, competitive pay, professional development, and career advancement. Our dedicated team provides accurate information, achieves high compliance, and delivers innovative services with integrity and fairness. DOR is an equal opportunity employer hiring qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or political affiliation.

This position is subject to federal and state criminal background checks that may include fingerprinting and verification of tax compliance. "Tax compliance" is defined as having filed and paid all North Carolina State taxes owed each year leading up to the current calendar year or currently in a non-delinquent payment status with the State of North Carolina on taxes that are currently owed to the state.

To be considered within the most qualified pool of applicants and receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must document all related education and experience on the State of North Carolina application in the appropriate sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.

Applicants eligible for veteran's preference should attach a copy of form DD-214.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 919-814-1200 or [e-mail]. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the interview process, please call the agency ADA Administrator at 919-986-9688.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration, Economics, Accounting or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of experience in tax accounting and auditing work including three years of experience in tax administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.