Director of Tax Policy and Planning

Position Summary

The Director of Tax Policy will initiate and drive the Citys tax policy priorities and legislative responses and serve as a subject matter expert for key public policies that impact tax revenue for the City of Philadelphia. This role coordinates policy activities of the Department of Revenue including but not limited to drafting policy guidance and regulations preparing internal policy recommendations and best practices and training staff and the public. The Director will collaborate with the Law Department to support Revenues mission to collect over $5 billion a year for the City and School District. 

Essential Functions

• Monitor and track local state and federal tax policy and legal trends including court cases of importance to Philadelphia Revenue
• Develop and implement short- and long-term advocacy strategies to advance proactive tax policies
• Draft correspondence and position papers for public officials and their staff regarding issues of importance to the Department including collaboration with policy staff to develop white papers and other materials to communicate Philadelphias tax policy
• Develop policy proposals to enhance fairness responsiveness efficiency and effectiveness of taxes in Philadelphia; and when appropriate suggest operational efficiencies.
• Assist Technical Tax Staff and other Philadelphia Departments in response to technical tax questions
• Attend internal and external meetings conference calls with associations federal state and local councils committees and government entities. Prepare written summaries of the meetings and calls as necessary.
• Build and maintain relationships with coalition partners and government officials
• Work on special projects as assigned.

Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of issues and concepts of state federal and Philadelphia tax.
• A communications mindset that includes strong writing skills and the ability to explain difficult subjects in plain language. Applicants must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the city.
• Organization and team management
• Thought leadership: persuade others to understand your arguments and compel them to action
• Appreciation and sensitivity to diverse groups and cultural differences

Work-Life

Working hours are generally 37.5 hours per week in office.

Qualifications :

Candidates should have a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant tax experience. A CPA Master of Science in Taxation Accountancy a relevant law degree or other related masters degree is preferred.

Additional Information :

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a resume.

Salary Range: $120000 - $130000

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*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

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