Technical Reviewer

California Franchise Tax Board; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Franchise Tax Board is seeking a Technical Reviewer to join the Sacramento team. Working under the Technical Resource Supervisor, you will review highly sensitive audit cases for Corporate and Pass-Through-Entity taxpayers and help develop complex tax audit practices.

This permanent, full-time position requires strong analytical skills, independent work style, and the ability to manage multiple assignments while adapting to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of corporate and/or pass-through-entity tax law, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply tax laws to audit facts and complex ownership structures.
• Ability to resolve technical questions with little legal precedence.

Responsibilities

• Review highly sensitive, complex audit cases for corporate and/or pass-through entities.
• Assist in developing complex audit practices and procedures with little precedence.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and adapt to changing priorities on multiple assignments.

Skills

Tax audit knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Mentoring others

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect reductions in pay in accordance with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program. http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

Under the general direction of a Technical Resource Supervisor (Administrator II), the incumbent is responsible for reviewing highly sensitive, complex, and significant audit cases for Corporate and/or Pass-Through-Entity taxpayers. The incumbent assists in the development of complex technical Tax Audit practices and procedures in areas where little to no legal precedence exists, where the potential for litigation is high, and where leadership and coordination is required. The incumbent will work well with people, work independently, handle multiple assignments, and adapt to changing priorities.

See the Program Specialist I classification specifications for specific required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional positions may become available (RPA 2526-01905 and RPA 2627-00305).

Position(s) may be located in any of the following office locations, contingent on office space availability and budget approval:

• Sacramento (Central Office)

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

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530064

Position #(s): 564-372-4364-XXX

Working Title: Technical Reviewer

Classification: PROGRAM SPECIALIST I, FRANCHISE TAX BOARD

$7,306.00 - $9,599.00 A

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

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Alternate Range Placement for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements”.

• Strong working knowledge of the Corporate, and/or Pass-Through-Entity tax law, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to interpret and apply tax laws to the facts and circumstances of audit cases, including cases with complex ownership structures
• Ability to resolve the most technical questions and issues where little legal precedence exists
• Ability to creatively develop alternatives and recommend innovative solutions using strong analytical and research skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well independently or in a team environment on various projects and special assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including the most complex legislative or technical tax information in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to mentor others in a positive manner to promote quality and sustainability
• Ability to independently plan, prioritize, and organize assignments with tight time frames or competing deadlines
• Ability to prepare, review, or present technical training and procedures in an engaging and understandable manner
• Ability to lead statewide programs, practices and procedural issues to ensure departmental strategic goals, and directives are accomplished
• Ability to develop and implement legislative changes on highly controversial issues
• Knowledge of Case Management (CM), Taxpayer Folder (TPF), Business Entities Tax System (BETS), and Taxpayer Information (TI), or other similar systems

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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

Human Resources Contact: Classification & Hiring
[phone]

Hiring Unit Contact: Sukh Shoker
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact: Reasonable Accommodation Unit
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Final Filing Date: 10/5/2026