Revenue and Tax Administrator

The Revenue and Tax Administrator role resides within the Revenue Management Bureau of the Finance Department and is responsible for developing revenue and tax enforcement programs that demonstrate efficiency and fairness in the assessment and collection of tax revenue and other fees. The Bureau is responsible for collecting tax and fee revenue on behalf of the City including business license, utility user, parking, real estate transfer, sugar sweetened beverage distribution taxes, excess litter, and mandatory garbage subscription fees. Collection of tax revenues includes the calculation and responsibility of evaluating tax exemptions, tax auditing, tax payment hearings, and collections/liens. The Administrator is responsible for reporting revenue projections in aid of the City budget process.

The role also directs the City's Master Fee Schedule for all City departments. The Administrator is supported by two Assistant Revenue and Tax Administrators and oversees approximately 60 FTEs.

The Revenue Management Bureau is responsible for the collection and subsequent audits of all taxes, fees, and other revenue sources within the city. The ideal candidate will have experience planning and developing policies and programs relating to auditing citywide taxes and revenue enforcement, as well as ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Municipal Code regulations. The ideal candidate will prepare and present various reports on these revenues and fees before city officials and must have supervisory experience. The Revenue and Tax Administrator will have the opportunity to lead enhancement efforts of revenue collections and create more efficient workflows.

The position is a division head and has overall responsibility for the Revenue Management Bureau. Administration of the bureau includes direction over professional, technical and clerical staff in the Revenue Management Bureau.