Tax Incentive Program Manager

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is seeking to hire a purpose-driven, initiative-taking individual with a strong understanding of tax incentive programs to administer the Angel Investment Tax Credit Program, Illinois New Markets Tax Credit Program, and support other tax incentive initiatives housed in DCEO’s Office of Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology (EIT). This includes following detailed federal and state rules and tracking and reviewing applications through the program’s lifecycle. EIT is dedicated to helping small businesses launch, grow and thrive. The Angel Investment program encourages investments in innovative, early-stage companies by providing investors with tax credits for their investments. The New Market’s Tax Credit Program helps generate capital for businesses in distressed communities. This position would cultivate, manage, and leverage networks and services to elevate Illinois’ numerous community development entities (CDEs) and innovative, early-stage small businesses. We invite qualified applicants to apply for the EIT Tax Incentive Program Manager position and help make a real difference for entrepreneurs and Illinois redevelopment by leveraging more capital.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Tax Incentive Program Manager.
• Provides direction to program participants via phone or on-site meetings, explains tax credit application process, record keeping, eligibility and credit requirements.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Reviews and consults with the Assistant Deputy Director on the feasibility and implications of proposed policies and new or proposed program changes to enhance and expand the outreach of tax credit programs.
• Researches and summarizes tax credit programs, statutes and related legislation to develop program guides and presentation materials for the Assistant Deputy Director’s utilization for marketing tax credit programs.
• Provides technical support of inactive EIT tax incentive programs, such as audit responses and stakeholder inquiries.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.

Requires two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Specialized Skills

• Two (2) years of experience in marketing and administration of public or private sector programs.
• Two (2) years of experience managing an extensive database with multiple workflows in Excel or equivalent applications.
• Two (2) years of experience administering tax-related or financial programs.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers two (2) years of experience in marketing and administration of public or private sector programs.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience managing an extensive database with multiple workflows in Excel or equivalent applications.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience administrating tax-related or financial programs.
• Prefers one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience processing state grant applications and/or state tax refund applications.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience with business and accounting practices.
• Prefers advanced level of competency in Microsoft Office Suite products, including Excel.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job descriptions.

About the Agency

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.