Lead Auditor, Sales Tax; Auditor I​/II​/III

Lead Auditor, Sales Tax (Auditor I/II/III) – Full-Time Regular classified role at City of Fort Collins (Classified)

REQUISITION #: req
8271
DEPARTMENT: Sales Tax
LOCATION: 215 OFFICE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $54,671.00 - $ (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $65,000.00 - $ (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Final date to receive applications is 3:00 p.m. MT on 1/6/2026

This posting represents a tri-level opportunity, with the level of hire determined by the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. The Sales Tax Department is responsible for approximately 50% of the City’s governmental revenue. Sales and use taxes are the key source of funding for core government functions like safety, roads, multi-use path infrastructure and parks. This position will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate collection, reporting, and compliance of sales and use tax revenues.

With a keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills, you will collaborate cross-functionally to optimize revenue collection processes, uphold regulatory standards, and contribute to the fiscal health and transparency of our community.

• Review and approve construction project cost reports for tax reconciliation related to building permits, route findings to senior staff for final determination.
• Review and investigate refund claims and exemption application, route findings to senior staff for final determination.
• Research and answer taxpayer questions regarding City tax and licensing regulations verballing and in writing, escalates more complex issues.
• Document step by step workflows for repeatable tasks; seek approval before publishing.
• Participate in process improvement efforts in the department.
• Provides back-up to revenue and licensing team.
• Under the supervision of senior staff, review accounting records to verify transactions have been properly recorded and are in compliance with City code for sales and use tax, and lodging tax.
• Under the supervision of senior staff, review audit sales results with business owner and/or representative, including procedures used, and applicable City Code.
• Participate in debriefs led by senior auditors, take notes and relay standard follow up actions.
• Observe hearings as a backup, may be asked to provide basic factual testimony prepared by senior staff.

• Review accounting records to verify transactions have been properly recorded and are in compliance with City Code for sales and use tax, and lodging tax.
• Review audit results with business owner and/or representative, including procedures used, and applicable City Code.
• Respond to more complex inquiries, using reference guides for internal resources, and the City Code to support response.
• Manage own portfolio of audits.
• Assist in Auditor I training and mentoring.
• May serve as City representative in formal hearing related to disputes in tax assessment.

• Lead complex and large audits.
• Plan and select audits. Complete peer review of audits and provide guidance on complex tax issues.
• Act as primary reference for community education classes.
• Review and investigate complex refund claims.
• Review, draft and revise City Code and regulations.
• Manage all department's rules, regulations, procedures and policies.
• Responsible for the Auditor I and Auditor II training and mentoring.
• Advise, coordinate and manage relationships with IT and other third-party vendors to support the sales tax department.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for…