Sr. Tax Manager

Sr. Tax Manager

Come join the leadership team of the Forsyth County Tax Administration Department. The Tax Administration Department has an open Sr. Tax Manager position. This position is essential to the department, which manages and oversees operations in the listing, appraisal and collection functions within Tax Administration. This position will be knowledgeable of all laws and policies pertaining to the listings, appraisal, billing and collections of real estate and personal property tax. The Sr. Tax Manager plans and coordinates the work for their assigned area. This position may at any time be responsible to manage staff and / or oversee operations in any area of the tax office. The Sr. Tax Manager reports directly to the Tax Assessor / Collector.

A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities : Considerable knowledge of operations and procedures in the listing, appraisal and collection functions. Working knowledge of statutes and policies governing the listing, appraisal and collection of taxes. Working knowledge of principles or supervision. Ability to train, supervise and evaluate the work of others. Ability to maintain accurate records and balance accounts. Ability to deal courtesously with the public. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Bachelor's degree (related field preferred) with three years of supervisory experience. Three years of tax experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered for minimum qualification requirements.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to : Participate in the recruitment and selection of employees. Evaluates the performance of employees and addresses issues involving disciplinary action. Set work schedules, make work assignments, and oversee the training of new employees. Defend appeals of real estate, personal property and business personal property values and other related matters to the Board of Equalization and Review and the North Carolina Property Tax Commission. Participate in the establishment of policies and procedures for the tax office. Publish staff work manuals and training materials. Determine needs of the office and participate in the budget processes. Ensure accurate and thorough record / audit trail of all collections processes is maintained. Ensure distribution of all revenues to the appropriate jurisdictions. Supervise the appraisals of real estate during on-going and reappraisal activities for tax purposes and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Supervise the listing and assessment of real estate and personal property. Manage all deferment programs including historical, government, land use, elderly, disabled, circuit breaker and veteran's exemptions. Should have a broad concept and understanding of all property tax functionality including; listing, appraisal and collections. Be knowledgeable of property tax laws and be able to explain them to the citizens of Forsyth County.