Under general direction of the Tax Integrity Manager, the Auditor IV ensures that all businesses subject to Unemployment Insurance Taxes as outlined in MGL Chapter 151A and other regulatory requirements are in compliance. The incumbent is responsible for independently conducting audits and field investigations. In addition to managing their own caseload, the incumbent is responsible for leading and supervising 3-5 Compliance Officer IIIs. Supervisory duties include, but not limited to directing and supporting team members, identify training needs, assign and review work, ensuring tasks are prioritized, deadlines are met and all work is delivered with accuracy and high level of quality within established procedures. Review and monitor progress, performance of audit activities and conduct performance evaluations.

The incumbent is required to ensure all audits completed by themselves and their staff meet the standards set by the U.S. Department of Labor. The Auditor IV will take the lead on executing, prioritizing and assigning large, complex audits, internal and external referrals which includes audits of status investigation determinations. Incumbent is also responsible for originating and leading team-based investigations with other state agencies and the Council on the Underground Economy.

The incumbent is required to have supervisory experience with a strong background in finance, accounting or auditing. The incumbent must have solid knowledge of auditing principles, practices and relevant laws, follow established policies and procedures and ensure their staff also adhere to policies and procedures. The incumbent must work with DUA Legal Counsel to negotiate settlements and issue estimated findings for cases of non-compliance, including those managed by subordinate staff. The incumbent is also responsible for working with the Enforcement and Reporting Unit to refer delinquent accounts discovered during the course of an audit. Incumbent is also responsible for any additional special projects as assigned by management.

This is a hybrid position that may require a combination of fieldwork and time in the Boston Office approximately 3 days per week. The in-office schedule is determined based on business needs and may be adjusted at any time to accommodate training requirements, operational needs, meetings, or other organizational priorities. All applicants must have a current driver's license.

Qualifications:
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in accounting or auditing, of which at least (B) one year must have been in supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* II. A Graduate degree with a major in accounting, business administration, or business management may be substitute for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.* *Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience. No substitution will be allowed for the required (B) experience.

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