Treasury & Tax Operations Executive Leader

County of Monterey; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Monterey seeks a Chief Deputy Treasurer-Tax Collector to lead the Tax Division, oversee collection of property taxes, TOT, and cannabis tax, and ensure compliance with complex statutes. This executive role coordinates with the Assessor, Auditor, and Cannabis Program to drive performance and service delivery across revenue programs.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, policy interpretation, and interdepartmental collaboration to safeguard public funds and optimize

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations and policies governing divisional activities.
• Working knowledge of basic computer and office technology.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct divisional activities and programs.

Responsibilities

• Manages the operations and activities of a major division (Treasury, Revenue, and Tax) by planning, organizing, coordinating, evaluating, and implementing new processes.
• Establishes priorities and schedules to ensure legal requirements and deadlines are met.
• Builds partnerships with internal and external stakeholders; communicates with departments, agencies, and outside organizations.
• Advises executive and subordinate managers about divisional issues (policy, budget, HR, contracts, IT).
• Reviews laws and regulations; conducts complex financial and budgetary studies; prepares reports.
• Selects, supervises and evaluates staff.
• Conducts special projects such as cost-benefit analyses and alternate financial models.
• Represents the office at meetings and events and communicates with stakeholders.

Skills

Tax collection

Public finance

Budget administration

Oral and written communication

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance

Job description

The County of Monterey seeks a Chief Deputy Treasurer-Tax Collector to lead the Tax Division, oversee collection of property taxes, TOT, and cannabis tax, and ensure compliance with complex statutes. This executive role coordinates with the Assessor, Auditor, and Cannabis Program to drive performance and service delivery across revenue programs.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, policy interpretation, and interdepartmental collaboration to safeguard public funds and optimize