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City of Portland

Tax Division Manager (Manager II)

City of Portland, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204


City of Portland Tax Division Manager (Manager II) Portland, Oregon

Salary:

$142,729.00 - $195,353.00 AnnuallyLocation:

OR, ORJob Type:

RegularJob Number:

2024-00955Bureau:

Budget and Finance Service AreaOpening Date:

09/09/2024Closing Date:

9/23/2024 11:59 PM PacificPosition Summary:The Tax Division Manager leads the administration of multiple business and individual tax and fee collection programs within the Revenue Division of the Budget and Finance Service Area. The Tax Division provides centralized revenue collection in support of highly visible public services like police and fire protection, parks and recreation, and other core City of Portland services. The Tax Division Manager oversees the collection and administrative support for City, Metro, and Multnomah County business income taxes, the Arts Education and Access Income Tax (“Arts Tax”), the Metro Supportive Housing Services Personal Income Tax, the Multnomah County Preschool for All Personal Income Tax, the Clean Energy Surcharge, the transient lodgings (hotel/motel) tax, tourism improvement and enhanced services districts, and other programs.The position oversees policy and operations including functional areas such as taxpayer customer service, delinquent account collections, mailroom operations, front counter/reception operations, and IRS data sharing. The position also provides executive and policy support to the Revenue Division Director in developing programs and initiatives to meet Revenue Division and City goals. This position manages a division of 85 full-time staff through subordinate supervisors.The Tax Division Manager leads and facilitates partnerships, both within and outside City government, while maintaining a strong personal understanding of the current and future tax administration landscape. Active status as a Certified Public Accountant at the time of appointment is helpful, but not required.As the Tax Division Manager, you will:Provide leadership, financial expertise, and innovative solutions to meet current and emerging business needs around City revenue collection.Champion solutions that take into account customer needs and interests while maximizing City revenue.Build trust with all customers by managing expectations and providing timely, comprehensive, transparent analysis and communication.Implement processes that are easy to understand, efficient, and ensure compliance; collaborate with stakeholders to identify and eliminate barriers to equitable access to City services and opportunities.To Qualify:The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of revenue collection, reporting and forecasting, information technology development, and operations.Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to taxation and revenue collection program administration.Ability to plan, organize, and direct the operations of a large revenue collection program.Ability to analyze and make sound recommendations on complex management and administrative issues.Ability to establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with elected officials, City managers, other elected and appointed governmental officials, professional and community groups, employees, and the public.Applicants must also possess:Ability to successfully pass an in-depth background investigation.Application Process:Apply online between September 9, 2024, to September 23, 2024. Required application materials include a resume and answers to three (3) supplemental questions.Contact Information:Loan Tran Polanco, RecruiterBureau of Human ResourcesThank you for your interest in the City of Portland. We value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

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