Chief of Revenue Administration

Albemarle County; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Albemarle County is seeking a Chief of Revenue Administration to lead the Office of Revenue Administration within the Department of Finance and Budget. This role directs tax assessment, billing, collection, and related operations, ensuring compliance and optimal revenue performance.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in public finance or tax administration, and expertise in tax laws, enterprise systems, and budget management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, accounting, or related field.
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in public finance or tax administration; leadership/management role.
• Familiar with Federal, State, and County tax laws and enforcement procedures.
• Familiar with enterprise resource management systems, particularly assessment and collections.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate assessment, billing, collection, analysis, and reconciliation of local tax revenues.
• Manage complex tax accounts in coordination with County Attorney’s Office.
• Oversee Real Estate Tax Relief Program for Elderly and Disabled residents.
• Develop and implement policies for revenue administration, tax compliance, and customer service.
• Prepare and manage the Office of Revenue Administration's annual budget.
• Analyze legislation/tax laws and advise on local code revisions.
• Direct tax audit activities using risk analysis to ensure compliance.
• Oversee delinquent tax collections across all local tax categories.
• Develop revenue projections for budget planning and approval.
• Represent County before State agencies and professional associations.

Skills

Tax administration

Public administration

Complex computer systems

Accounting principles

Data analysis

People management

Communication

Legal interpretation

Stakeholder relations

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration

5+ years public finance/tax administration

Master's degree in Accounting/Business/Public Admin (preferred)

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Assessment/collections software

Job description

Job Summary/Objective

Department of Finance and Budget

Full-Time, Pay Grade 38

12 Months, Exempt

Benefits Eligible, VRS Eligible

Chief of Revenue Administration

Provides advanced professional and administrative leadership in planning, organizing, and directing the administrative and clerical operations of the Business & Personal Tax and Payment Processing Units within the Office of Revenue Administration. Serves in a strategic leadership role with broad expertise across multiple functional areas.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and leads employees of the Office of Revenue Administration, including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning, and evaluating performance, counseling, disciplining, and terminating or recommending termination.

Essential Functions

• Oversees the accurate and timely assessment, billing, collection, analysis, and reconciliation of local tax revenues.
• Manages complex tax accounts in coordination with the County Attorney’s Office, including court preparation and testimony as needed.
• Oversees the Real Estate Tax Relief Program for Elderly and Disabled residents in compliance with County and State laws.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and best practices for revenue administration, tax compliance, and customer service.
• Prepares, monitors, and manages the Office of Revenue Administration's annual budget.
• Analyzes legislation and tax laws, evaluates fiscal and operational impacts, advises on local applicability, and recommends revisions to the County Code.
• Directs tax audit activities using risk analysis, trends, and ratios to identify audit priorities and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including Virginia Personal Property Tax Relief Act requirements.
• Oversees delinquent tax collections using appropriate enforcement and collection methods across all local tax categories.
• Develops and presents revenue projections to senior management to support County and School Board budget planning and approval.
• Represents the County before State agencies, professional associations, committees, and community groups on revenue administration and tax-related matters.
• Monitors legislative and regulatory changes affecting County operations and prepares required reports for the Virginia Compensation Board.
• Supports the development and implementation of programs for investing idle County funds in accordance with applicable investment requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competency: Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the functions and programs of the Office of Revenue Administration.
• Thorough knowledge of the tax provisions of the Federal, State, and local laws and case law regarding personal property, business license, fiduciary taxes, and State income taxes.
• Knowledge of public administration.
• Knowledge of complex computer systems.
• Knowledge of accounting theory, principles, and practices.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, and financial and tax records using sound judgment.
• Ability to research, analyze and interpret financial and statistical data to prepare non-routine legal instruments used in enforced collection actions.
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others to ensure high-quality customer service delivery.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with taxpayers, County employees and officials.
• Ability to deal effectively with the taxpaying public.
• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Required Education and Experience

• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree that includes course work in business or public administration, accounting, or related field.
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in public finance or tax administration, to include experience working in a similar leadership/management role in a local or state government assessment/collection/taxation operation.
• Must possess demonstrated knowledge of Federal, State, and County tax laws and applicable Virginia case law, State and County enforcement and tax collection laws, regulations and procedures governing the various taxes and delinquent tax collection programs.
• Must also be familiar with complex enterprise resource management systems, particularly assessment and collections systems.

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications

• Prefer designation of Master Treasurer/Deputy Treasurer or Master Commission/Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue earned through the Treasurers or Commissioners Association of Virginia.
• Also prefer Master's Degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration or related field.
• CPA designation is desirable.

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Conducts work in a sitting position.
• Job requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping and light lifting.
• Requires frequent operation of a variety of office machines.
• Occasional air or motor transportation to attend meetings.
• Regular and frequent contacts made with all organizational levels (internally and externally) for the purpose of achieving organization goals and mission, requiring interpretation of policy, and possibly committing the organization to a future course of action.
• Communication may: (a) not be cooperative but requires tact and discretion; and (b) may cover confidential, sensitive, or controversial material; and (c) reflect need to motivate, persuade, or influence individuals or groups.

Salary Range

The hiring range for this position is $109,109.40 - $120,594.60 per year. Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity. The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, VRS retirement, and continuing education/training opportunities. This is a full time, FLSA non-exempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy.

• P-60.

Deadline for Applications

Position open until November 10, 2026.

Virginia Values Veterans

Albemarle County is a V3 certified organization.

EOE/EEO

Albemarle County is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any group or individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability in regards to any aspect of employment policy and practice: recruitment, testing, selection, assignment, pay, conditions of work, training, leave, overtime, promotion, discipline, demotion, and separation.