Tax Auditing Division Manager

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Tax Administration

April 14, 2025

Open Until Filled

$74,196 - $100,120

Full-Time, 37.5 per week

• Please note this position is subject to close at any time*

The purpose of this job is to manage the overall operations of the Personal Property and Compliance Division, conduct business and personal property tax appraisals, manage the external audit/compliance program, and oversee property tax appeals. This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

• The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Develops, implements, and manages the overall planning process identifying and establishing new programs, setting priorities and work activities for the Personal Property and audit sections.
• Prepare and present cases for assessment appeals to the Board of Equalization and Review.
• Hear tax appeals on behalf of the assessor.
• Manages the external Business Personal Property Audit/Compliance program and resulting appeals.
• Serve as technical resource to staff in the resolution of complex inquiries.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Considerable knowledge of state law and departmental policies, rules and procedures for collecting taxes and other revenues.
• Considerable knowledge of the accounting and record keeping systems of the Tax Department.
• Knowledge of modern office best practices.
• Ability to analyze and record information and to balance figures.
• Ability to handle large sums of money and account for them accurately.
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports.
• Ability to detect errors; be resourceful in locating problems and making corrections.
• Ability to communicate with others tactfully and courteously over the telephone and in person.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration or related discipline.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in personal property tax assessment, tax accounting, or real estate management which includes two (2) years of supervisory experience, or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• None.

• Must possess and maintain a valid state Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Requires Personal Property Appraiser Certification and Real Property Appraiser Certification from the North Carolina Department of Revenue within two (2) years of employment.
• Requires Personal Property Appraiser Certification and Real…