TAX AUDITOR IV

Requisition No: 843900 

Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission

Working Title: TAX AUDITOR IV

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 41500152 

Salary:  $48,000 - $51,500 

Posting Closing Date: 01/20/2025 

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FLORIDA GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION

Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering

Tax Auditor IV

Annual Salary: $48,000 - $51,500

Position Number: 41500152

Overview:

The Florida Gaming Control Commission (“Commission”) is a five-member commission appointed by the Governor. The Commissionis charged with investigating and enforcing Florida pari-mutuel and gaming statutes and rules, as well as collecting and safeguarding associated revenues due to the state. The Commission is also the State Compliance Agency (SCA) under the provisions of the Gaming Compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida.

The Commission's Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering is searching for a dynamic Tax Auditor IV.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

The Tax Auditor IV, working under the direction of the Audit Administrator and Chief of Revenue & Auditing, provides support to the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering. The duties are as follows:

• Plans and executes comprehensive compliance audit engagements for slots, cardroom, and pari-mutuel operations of licensed pari-mutuel permitholders, adhering to the Florida Administrative Code, Florida Statutes, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), and the Office of Revenue & Auditing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and guidelines.
• Develops detailed workpapers and formal audit reports, ensuring thorough documentation and analysis, which are subsequently reviewed and approved by audit managers.
• Prepares final audit opinions to be presented to the permitholders, reflecting a rigorous evaluation of compliance and operational integrity.
• Leads and coordinates assigned audit staff on audit engagements where the Tax Auditor IV serves as the audit team leader. Provides regular updates to the Audit Administrator (AA) and Chief of Revenue & Auditing (CRA) on the status of ongoing audit assignments.
• Seeks guidance from audit managers on any issues encountered during audit procedures. Based on feedback, determines if audit scope is sufficient or if further testing is needed to accomplish the audit objectives.
• Travels and makes all necessary arrangements for overnight stays to various locations in Florida to perform the on-site portion of slots/cardroom/pari-mutuel compliance audits, ensuring thorough examination, collection of evidence, in-person inquiries, and assessments of the audited facilities and operations.
• Conducts peer reviews of audit workpapers and files from compliance audits assigned to and completed by other tax auditors, ensuring quality control and adherence to the Office of Revenue & Auditing standards. Reviews findings and documentation to ensure thoroughness, accuracy, and proper support for the conclusions reached.
• Assists the AA and/or CRA as needed for various projects, including but not limited to revising audit programs to incorporate regulatory changes, working on special projects, and piloting new audit procedures for future implementation.
• Engages in cross-training and provides support for other pari-mutuel related duties such as totalizator data input and reconciliation, statute and rule reviews, workshops, and monitoring commission meetings and final orders that may impact auditing procedures or requirements.
• Successfully completes and maintains Continuing Professional Education Credits (CPE) and other Division-related training courses as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to understand and apply applicable Florida Statutes, rules, policies and procedures;
• Writing and effective communication skills;
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing procedures, methods, and principles;
• Ability to examine and audit financial records;
• Ability to provide technical assistance and advice to co-workers and the public;
• Ability to create spreadsheets in Excel and utilize Word and basic agency computer programs, including the agency’s licensing system, document management system (OnBase), and other subsidiary ledgers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of audit, compliance, or regulatory experience. Professional studies from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-to-year basis for experience.
• Valid Driver’s License; and
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Note: Florida Statute 16.713 prohibits individuals who previously worked for a licensed PMW facility and held a permit or license under Chapters 550, 551, or 849 from being employed by the commission for at least two years prior to their appointment.

***Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application.***

Note: Preference will be given to applicants who have direct information systems (IT) audit experience, a degree in information technology/computer information systems or related, knowledge of Firewalls, VPN, Data Loss Prevention, and IT Security Audits and/or IT related certification such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or similar. 

Where you will work:

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida.

Contact, if applicable: mayana.bravosantos@flgaming.gov

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The state offers a comprehensive compensation package for employees that features a highly competitive set of benefits including:

• Low premium health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options!
• Paid personal time that includes annual leave, sick leave, nine paid holidays, and one personal holiday!
• Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and more!
• Family planning support that includes adoption benefits and paid/unpaid leave options for family and medical responsibilities!
• Retirement plans that include employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)!
• Deferred compensation plans!
• FREE basic life insurance plus additional options for you, your spouse, and children!
• Flexible Spending Accounts!
• Tuition waivers!
   

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

• The Florida Gaming Control Commission has employment restrictions for all commission employees referenced in sections 16.713 and 16.715, Florida Statutes.
• This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and/or State Issued Photo Identification in order to conduct this background check.
   

Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

The Florida Gaming Control Commission provides equal opportunities for applicants and employees regardless of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and any other classification or status protected by law. The Commission does not show partiality or grant any special status to any applicant, employee, or group of employees unless otherwise required by law.

Special Reminders:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

We hire only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is committed

to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.