Division Director of Budget and Tax Administration

Job Description

WAGE: $116,521.60 - $130,000.00 Yearly DOQ

DEPARTMENT: Clerk Auditor

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness

PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time FLSA & Merit Exempt

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under the general guidance and direction of the County Clerk/Auditor, the Division Director of Tax Administration and Budgeting manages the County's annual budgeting process, tax administration functions, and coordination with redevelopment agencies.

This position is responsible for compliance with Utah's budgeting and truth-in-taxation laws, tax relief programs, and managing the Board of Equalization.

The position ensures transparency and accuracy in all public-facing budget and tax documents and provides key leadership in intergovernmental tax coordination.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Coordinates the development and administration of the County's annual budget, including multi-year projections and policy recommendations.

Oversees public hearing processes required for budget adoption and tax changes.

Leads development and implementation of payroll budgeting tools and strategies.

Prepares budget reports, analyses, and presentations for elected officials, department heads, and the public.

Oversees tax relief programs and support for the Board of Equalization, including reviewing applications, appeals and hearings.

Coordinates the financial tracking and projections of CRAs, RDAs, PIDs, IFDs, and other similar programs, working closely with the County's economic development personnel.

Calculates and certifies property tax rates in coordination with the State Tax Commission and local taxing entities.

Communicates and educates the public, media, and internal stakeholders on budget and tax-related issues.

Trains and supports departments in budget preparation, compliance, and monitoring.

Other duties as assigned.

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Select, hire, train, mentor, and retain tax administration and budgeting staff.

Identify, evaluate, and resolve personnel concerns.

Evaluate performance and conduct frequent performance appraisals.

Administer disciplinary action in accordance with county policy and procedure.

Supervise, plan, coordinate, and direct the work of personnel in assigned functional areas.

Schedule workload and delegate assignments.

Foster cross-training and professional development.

Ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.

Review for accuracy and approve staff time sheets.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Public Administration, Accounting, Economics, or related field; or equivalent experience.

Experience: Seven (7) years o...