Job details
Salary $73,154 - $106,371 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Located in the beautiful sonoran desert, scottsdale, arizona is bordered by phoenix to the west and the mcdowell mountains on the eastScottsdale is annually rated among the nation`s most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business inCheck out more about scottsdale.
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidatePlease complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possibleDo not state “see resume” in lieu of answeringUnanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
About the position
The tax and licensing manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the tax audit, passports, business licensing, and personnelA strong knowledge of industry standards related to this type of setting is ideal but not mandatoryThe ideal manager will be capable of both guiding and working alongside staff, demonstrate strong communication skills, detail oriented, high level of problem solving and excels at teamworkThey will also maintain regular communication and partnerships with arizona department of revenue, peer cities and industry leadersStrong leadership and management experience is a must, with the ideal candidate having extensive experience in one or all of the following areas: tax, tax audit, passports, forecasting, government regulations, and/or business licensing.
Selection process:
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interviewSuccessful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:
Fingerprinting
Criminal background screening for the past 7 years
Please note: first review of applications will be done on monday, 10/25/2021.
Minimum qualifications:
Education and experience
Bachelor`s degree from an accredited educational institution.
Five years of professional experience in a highly regulated environment dealing with compliance to government, banking operations or corporate regulations.
Must have at least one year of lead or supervisory experience.
An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Licensing, certifications and other requirements
Every person employed by the city of scottsdale shall reside in the state of arizona during his or her active employment by the city, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Essential functions:
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area within a department(s) which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:
Supervises employees and coordinates personnel-related activities to include, but not limited to: training, approving work schedules, recommending/approving personnel actions, coaching and counseling, establishing performance goals, and writing performance evaluations.
Reviews and updates city code (scottsdale revised code).
Provides statistical data and implements processes to improve business operations.
Maintains conformance to all united states passport facility standards.
Manages and coordinates the audits and reviews of businesses for privilege (sales) and use tax purposes.
Serves as agent for the city of scottsdale tax collector, in accordance with the arizona department of revenue.
Oversees the comprehensive revenue forecasting development program.
Work environment/physical demands:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this positionReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
Travel to/from meetings and various city locations.
Click here to review the entire job descriptionThe city of scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time.
Equal employment opportunity: it is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an `otherwise qualified applicant` with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment processPlease contact human resources to request an accommodationPersons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting hr receptionist at (480) 312-2491Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodationFor tty users, the arizona relay service (1-800-367-8939) may contact hr receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
