Chief of Revenue Administration

Albemarle County Public Schools and Local Government; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

VRS Eligible

Job summary

Albemarle County Public Schools and Local Government is seeking a Chief of Revenue Administration to lead the Office of Revenue Administration. The role oversees tax assessment, billing, collections, and budgeting within the Department of Finance and Budget.

The position requires strategic leadership, advanced knowledge of tax law, and experience managing cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and optimal service delivery.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the tax provisions of Federal, State, and local laws.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, and financial records.
• Strong public administration knowledge and judgment.
• Experience with accounting theory and practices.
• Proficient in analyzing financial data and preparing non-routine instruments.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the accurate and timely assessment, billing, collection, analysis, and reconciliation of local tax revenues.
• Manages tax accounts in coordination with 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 and procedures for revenue administration and customer service.
• Prepares and manages the Office of Revenue Administration's annual budget.
• Analyzes legislation and tax laws and advises on local applicability.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Public administration

Accounting concepts

Complex computer systems

Communication skills

Tools

Tax software systems

Job description

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Chief of Revenue Administration

Finance & Budget Full Time Regular EEO4 Officials Admin Charlottesville, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1859

Salary Range: $109,109.40 To $120,594.60 Annually

Chief of Revenue Administration
Department of Finance and Budget
Full-Time, Pay Grade 38
12 Months, Exempt
Benefits Eligible, VRS Eligible
Job Summary/ Objective:

Chief of Revenue Administration
Department of Finance and Budget
Full-Time, Pay Grade 38
12 Months, Exempt
Benefits Eligible, VRS Eligible
Job Summary/ Objective:

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:

Overseestheaccurateandtimelyassessment,billing,collection,analysis,andreconciliationoflocaltaxrevenues.

ManagescomplextaxaccountsincoordinationwiththeCountyAttorney'sOffice,includingcourtpreparationandtestimonyasneeded.

OverseestheRealEstateTaxReliefProgramforElderlyandDisabledresidentsincompliancewithCountyandStatelaws.

Developsandimplementspolicies,procedures,andbestpracticesforrevenueadministration,taxcompliance,andcustomerservice.

Prepares, monitors, and manages the Office of Revenue Administration's annual budget.

Analyzeslegislationandtaxlaws,evaluatesfiscalandoperationalimpacts,advisesonlocalapplicability,andrecommendsrevisionstotheCountyCode.

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.

Overseesdelinquenttaxcollectionsusingappropriateenforcementandcollectionmethodsacrossalllocaltaxcategories.

DevelopsandpresentsrevenueprojectionstoseniormanagementtosupportCountyandSchoolBoardbudgetplanningandapproval.

RepresentstheCountybeforeStateagencies,professionalassociations,committees,andcommunitygroupsonrevenueadministrationandtax-relatedmatters.

MonitorslegislativeandregulatorychangesaffectingCountyoperationsandpreparesrequiredreportsfortheVirginiaCompensationBoard.

SupportsthedevelopmentandimplementationofprogramsforinvestingidleCountyfundsinaccordancewithapplicableinvestmentrequirements.

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.