Excise Audit Supervisor - Career Executive

Introduction

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM (CT) on November 16, 2026.

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The Department of Revenue is seeking a Revenue Management Supervisor position in the Excise Unit within Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Tax Enforcement. This position is headquartered at the State Revenue Building in Madison, WI.

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 .

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

The position will manage, plan, develop, implement, administer, monitor and evaluate a comprehensive statewide auditing program. Supervise and manage a unit of 10-18 auditors and agents responsible for auditing taxpayers' Wisconsin excise tax liabilities and administering associated laws. Some or all auditors supervised are responsible for full-scope, detailed examinations of taxpayer books and records.

This position is also responsible for resolving complex or disputed audit issues and actively participating and engaging unit staff in other activities toward organizational goals under general direction of the bureau director.

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

Salary Information

The starting pay rate for this position is between $48.02 - $54.48 per hour ($99,981 and $113,318 annually), depending on experience and qualifications.

The classification of this position is Revenue Management Supervisor, which is in Pay Schedule 81, Pay Range 02. 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.

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

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience auditing or advising on Wisconsin or federal tax issues, or interpreting Wisconsin or federal tax law.
• Experience providing training or presenting tax or other technical topics to individuals or groups in a professional or academic setting.
• Experience leading peers or teams in a professional setting.

In addition to the above, well-qualified applicants will have:

• Certified Public Accountant in Wisconsin or other relevant professional accreditation; e.g., certified fraud examiner, licensed attorney, etc.
• Experience auditing or advising on Wisconsin or federal excise tax issues.
• Experience as a supervisor or lead worker in a tax related setting.
• Formal leadership development training (e.g., the State of Wisconsin's Enterprise Management Development Academy).

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application. C lick "Apply for Job" to start the application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service .

You must attach a current resume and a letter of qualifications in a Microsoft Word or PDF compatible format. Make certain these documents clearly illustrate your experience, including detailed examples, with each of the qualifications listed in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement. These documents will be used to assess whether your qualifications meet the qualifications required of the job. For instructions on developing your application and what should be included in these materials, click here . Make certain your resume and letter are how you want them to be before you finalize the application as you are not able to update or change your application materials once you click "Submit".

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a job expert and the most qualified applicants will be invited to the next step of the selection process. If you are invited to interview, you will be contacted via email. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your email regularly.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

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Questions can be directed to Evan Holzhueter, HR Specialist - Senior, at evan.holzhueter@wisconsin.gov or 608-265-3174.

Deadline to Apply

All application materials must be received by 11:59PM (CT) on November 16, 2026.