Sales Tax Manager

Job Summary:

Day-to-day management and supervision of the Sales Tax Division, including sales and use tax administration, audit and enforcement functions. Implement approved policies, regular analysis and reporting and make strategic policy level recommendations.

The salary range for this position is $85,962- $124,645 per year with a hiring range of $85,962 - $105,303, depending on qualifications and experience.

First reading of applicants to take place Friday, 11.21.25 at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and become a catalyst for transformation? We are looking for a forward thinking Sales Tax Manager who is passionate about making a measurable difference. Let's shape the future of tax management together! This is a M-F 8am - 5pm position with the potential for some remote work.

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Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate outstanding knowledge and experience with the highest level of Customer Service, and lead staff.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of working within the Colorado Home Rule tax environment.
• Manage the administration of ordinances defining sales and use tax base, tax collection reporting, auditing and enforcement programs.
• Manage and coordinate banking relationships.
• Collaborate to ensure integrity of sales and use tax ordinance. Resolve disputes that arise from tax related issues.
• Prepare regular and special statistical financial reports.
• Evaluate and improve delivery of service and outreach efforts to the business community.
• Manage professional, technical, and clerical staff.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of qualified information.
• Maintains current knowledge of laws relating to sales and use, business and occupation taxes. Assists executive staff and legal counsel with tax-related issues.
• Ensures that Generally Accepted Accounting Principles are used. Establishes good business practices including the separation of duties for security purposes and maintaining confidential information.
• Maintain current knowledge about business activity in the City. Assist with the establishing and implementing compliance policies and procedures.
• Approve payment agreements for taxpayers. Initiate collection and enforcement procedures.
• Partner with the technical staff ensuring systems provide efficient service delivery.
• Make presentations, provide guidance and information to businesses and the public to educate on the tax requirements.

Other Job Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Level and Management Expectations:

Division Manager:

• Oversees a division within a department and responsible for recommending, monitoring and managing the division budget and goals to align with senior leadership objectives.
• Provides leadership of division and typically at least 2nd level supervision to professional, technical, and skilled employees to assure accountability to department and organizational goals and objectives.
• Functions as advisor to and typically reports directly to a department director or deputy/assistant director, sets goals and objectives for team members to achieve operational results.
• Provides guidance, analyzes, and resolves department issues and ensures effective communication across all levels of supervision.
• Interprets policies and exercises independent judgment and decision making within department.
• Makes personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions.
• Champions and embodies the company's mission, vision, values, and culture.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Public Administration or related field required.
• Graduate Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Public Administration or related field preferred.

Experience:

• 5 years experience in progressive and relevant professional experience in sales and use tax administration and sales and use tax auditing Experience with sales tax software systems and coordination of banking services required. Must be in addition to any experience used to satisfy the education requirement.
• 3 years supervisory experience required.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and a wide variety of office software products including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, custom programs, Internet and email services required.

An equivalent combination of education and or experience may substitute for the education requirements on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess strong leadership and management skills.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, other employees, officials and the public.
• Excellent communication skills, interpret and explain policy, statutes, and ordinances.
• Demonstrate exceptional problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Exercise excellent professional judgment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Frequent exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Occasional exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie, and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization, and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!

Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work . Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Hybrid Remote Work Eligibility

This position may be eligible for up to two days per week working remotely. Probationary employees (within the first six months of employment) may not be eligible. Subject to change based on business needs and performance expectations.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a background check.

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