License and Tax Administrator

CPS HR Consulting (Client Recruitments); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Seattle is seeking an innovative, strategic, and equity-driven leader to serve as its next License and Tax Administrator and lead one of the City’s most important financial operations.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the License and Tax Administrator provides strategic vision and overall leadership for the License and Tax Administration Division, overseeing the administration, assessment, and collection of more than $1 billion in annual City tax revenue.

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership of tax and license administration.
• Experience leading a large financial operations team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration, assessment, and collection of City tax revenue.
• Provide strategic vision and leadership for the License and Tax Administration Division.
• Lead a team of 35 to ensure fiscal health and citizen service excellence.

Job description

City of Seattle, Washington

License and Tax Administrator

Salary: $139,110 to $229,528

FFD: Sunday, October 11, 2026

The City of Seattle is seeking an innovative, strategic, and equity-driven leader to serve as its next License and Tax Administrator and lead one of the City’s most important financial operations.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the License and Tax Administrator provides strategic vision and overall leadership for the License and Tax Administration Division, overseeing the administration, assessment, and collection of more than $1 billion in annual City tax revenue. Leading a dedicated team of 35, the Administrator has a rare opportunity to shape tax administration for one of the nation’s most economically dynamic cities while directly supporting the City’s fiscal health and relationship with its citizens and diverse business community.

To learn more about the City of Seattle, visit: https://www.seattle.gov