Job Posting Title

Gross Production Manager- Business Tax Services

Agency

695 OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION

Supervisory Organization

Division Directors

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Job Description

Gross Production Manager- Business Tax Services

Salary- $78,000.00

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!

There are perks to working for the OTC. We know that benefits matter, and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees:

• 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.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Gross Production/Business Tax Review 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 Gross Production/Business Tax Review Manager will perform supervisory functions including evaluating performance, making recommendations on disciplinary actions, providing for employee development, and approving time off.  The Gross Production/Business Tax Review 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 gross production, sales/use, withholding, cigarette, tobacco, alcohol and motor fuel taxes.  The division also reviews and processes tax credits and refunds related to various business tax types.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS

The functions performed by employees in this position may include the following:

• Provides leadership and supervision to the gross production payments and reporting, gross production claims, and business tax review sections of Business Tax Services.
• Administers applicable laws, regulations, procedures, and financial/administrative controls related to these sections.  This role must be actively involved in conversations around new legislation and administrative rulemaking with the Tax Policy division.  This role must also provide a high level of support to our Legal division around active and incoming cases related to these sections.
• Provides a high level of internal and external customer service.  This includes proactive communication with industry representatives and will include periodic presentations and training to industry through conferences and/or other meetings.
• Develops a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating, quantifying, and implementing new solutions through process and technology.
• Reviews, evaluates, and quantifies productivity and streamlines processes to improve processing time.  Utilizes data to make sound data driven decisions.
• Creates and updates procedures and training materials.
• Creates a positive team culture and great work environment.
• Coordinates, assigns, directs, and reviews the work of team members in consideration of the workload.
• Counsels subordinates and evaluates performance to ensure continued skill development, knowledge acquisition, and quality professional standards.
• Develops, monitors and reviews key financial and performance metrics on a monthly basis.
• Develops briefings, presentations, reports, and conducts data analysis.
• Prepares audit reports; makes recommendations concerning changes in policies or operating procedures.
• Other duties and assignments as assigned.

COMPLEXITY OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of

• Gross production taxes
• Other business taxes including sales/use, withholding, and franchise
• 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

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of

• 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

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference may be given to candidates who have obtained a CPA and/or have a background in the oil and gas industry.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Core work hours for the Oklahoma Tax Commission 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 BOTH work 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.

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.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.