Title: Director of Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax and Audit

State Role Title: General Administration Manager III / 19225

Hiring Range: $130,000 - $140,000 annually

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Virginia Employment Commission

Location: VEC CENTRAL OFFICE

Agency Website: https://www.vec.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Effectively manage Unemployment Insurance (UI) Employer Tax, Compliance and Audit, Employer Services, Wage Data and Reporting, and Account Review and Suspense Reporting programs.

Ensure appropriate collection of UI taxes from employers; collaboration with other agencies for seamless payroll tax integration; audits are conducted for compliance with tax regulations; accuracy of contributions and reported wages; enforcement actions are initiated when appropriate; professional customer service is provided to employers and customers; wage reports and employer account information is maintained; accurate data is used to determine UI eligibility; the integrity of the UI Trust Fund; and the State Quality Service Plan is executed.

Ensure UI strategies/programs/systems support the VEC’s mission; compliance with policies, procedures, laws, and requirements; and administrative/programmatic requirements and resources are managed effectively.

Serve as the co-owner of VUIS, ensuring inclusion of integration of automated systems to meet needs; oversee production, analysis, and dissemination of UI data; evaluate performance and initiate improvements; promote UI services and technologies; serve as technical expert; make formal presentations; and participate in audits.

Minimum Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of the Virginia Unemployment Compensation Act, UI programs and related regulations, policies, and procedures; tax and collections regulations and recovery methods; executive management principles and practices; auditing, fraud and quality assurance standards and techniques; and accounting principles and practices.

Strong leadership, decision making, program management and evaluation, oral and written communication, team building, and computer (web-based and mainframe systems and related software) skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage statewide programs and administrative issues (e.g., budget, IT, HR, and grants); collect, analyze and report data; develop, implement. and apply policies, procedures, and requirements; recommend and implement strategies to enhance performance; prepare reports and plans; and respond to requests for information

Must complete Statement of Economic Interest forms and training.

Some statewide travel may be required so valid driver's license required.

Additional Considerations

Education, training, and/or experience in finance, accounting, business or public administration, or related field.

Progressively responsible experience in UI programs combined with relevant training in that area.

Extensive leadership and administrative experience in UI tax and audit programs.

CPA or related designation.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do in Virginia, and the VEC is committed to upholding these values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.

The Virginia Employment Commission Is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.

Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.

Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. VEC does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume). You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

For the status of your application and this position, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.

Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.

The VEC does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.

NOTICE: VEC will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources / Recruitment

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email: Careers@vec.virginia.gov for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.