Property Tax Director
Property Tax Director
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Position Description
The Harris County Tax AssessorCollectors Office is seeking an experienced dynamic and motivated Property Tax Director. Reporting to the Chief of Operations this role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of property tax assessment and collection. This role ensures timely and accurate property tax collections maintains compliance with local state and federal tax regulations and develops strategies to improve tax administration.
The Property Tax Director will work closely with the Tax AssessorCollector senior leadership internal departments and stakeholders to optimize property tax processes and enhance taxpayer services.
About the Tax AssessorCollector:
The Harris County Tax AssessorCollectors Office is essential for ensuring the proper administration of tax laws and providing vital services to the community. The office plays a key role in local government handling various financial and administrative tasks including:- Property Tax Collection: Assess and collect property taxes for all eligible commercial and residential property owners and entities. Calculate property taxes based on appraised values and ensure collection and distribution to the appropriate entities.
- Motor Vehicle Services: Manage commercial and residential vehicle registration issue license plates and handle vehicle title transfers including the collection of associated fees.
- Voter Registration: Oversee voter registration within the county issue voter registration certificates and maintain an accurate voter registration roll.
- Additional Revenue Collection: Collecting certain fees fines and revenues related to permits or state mandates depending on the countys needs.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversee the administration assessment and collection of property taxes within the county and the jurisdictions for which the county collects taxes ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
- Lead the development and implementation of strategies to enhance efficiency in tax collection and assessment processes.
- Establish and implement internal controls and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance in property tax operations.
- Oversee property tax collections by our thirdparty depository and merchant services vendors
- Lead and participate on various committees to set project priorities oversee implementation and coordinate vendor activities to ensure efficient tax operations.
- Manage team transitions and processes including depository and merchant service vendors.
- Communicate and resolve escalated property tax issues with customers.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration Public Administration or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the required education.
- Minimum of five years of experience in property tax management with a proven track record of handling complex tax matters.
- Five or more years of supervisory/management experience.
- Experience in a county tax office government tax agency or municipal finance department.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Extensive Knowledge of property tax laws regulations and compliance requirements specific to county tax operations.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to develop strong tax solutions.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with elected officials taxpayers and community stakeholders.
- Proficiency in property tax software and financial systems.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
- Oversee project management initiatives related to property tax administration.
- Ability to read analyze and interpret financial data general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures and government regulations.
- PC knowledge and experience are required.
- Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and initiatives which is a routine part of this role.
- Ability to prioritize adapt quickly and identify and recommend areas in need of corrective action.
NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentationbutONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.Preferences
Education: Masters Degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration Public Administration or a related field is preferred. Membership in professional tax associations (e.g. IPT AICPA NACo) is a plus.
General Information
LOCATION:
- 1001 Preston St. Houston Texas 77002
HOURS:
- MonFri 7:45 am 4:45 pm
- Some overtime hours are required on weekdays and weekends
- May require attendance at outside training seminars and/or conferences
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
