Chief of Revenue Administration

County Of Albemarle•Charlottesville, VA

About The Position

The Chief of Revenue Administration provides advanced professional and administrative leadership in planning, organizing, and directing the administrative and clerical operations of the Business & Personal Tax and Payment Processing Units within the Office of Revenue Administration. This strategic leadership role requires broad expertise across multiple functional areas. The position leads Office employees, including responsibilities for selection or recommendations, training, work assignments, performance evaluation, counseling, discipline, and termination or recommendations for termination. The Chief oversees local tax assessment, billing, collection, analysis, and reconciliation; complex tax accounts and related court matters; and the Real Estate Tax Relief Program for elderly and disabled residents. The role develops revenue-administration policies and procedures, manages the office’s annual budget, evaluates tax legislation and fiscal impacts, directs tax audits and delinquent collections, and prepares revenue projections. The Chief also represents the County on tax-related matters, monitors regulatory changes, prepares reports for the Virginia Compensation Board, and supports programs for investing idle County funds. The position requires extensive knowledge of revenue administration, tax law, public administration, accounting, and complex computer systems, along with sound judgment, supervisory skills, and effective communication and relationship-building abilities. The role is based in a sitting work position and also involves frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, light lifting, and operation of office machines, as well as occasional transportation to meetings. The hiring salary range is $109,109.40–$120,594.60 per year. Starting offers are based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity. Benefits include 12 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, VRS retirement, and continuing education and training opportunities. The position is full-time, 12-month, exempt, and benefits- and VRS-eligible; the posting later describes it as FLSA non-exempt. Applications are open until November 10, 2026.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree that includes coursework in business or public administration, accounting, or a related field.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in public finance or tax administration, including experience in a similar leadership or management role in a local or state government assessment, collection, or taxation operation.
Demonstrated knowledge of Federal, State, and County tax laws and applicable Virginia case law; State and County enforcement and tax collection laws; and regulations and procedures governing various taxes and delinquent tax collection programs.
Familiarity with complex enterprise resource management systems, particularly assessment and collections systems.
Extensive knowledge of the functions and programs of the Office of Revenue Administration.
Thorough knowledge of tax provisions of Federal, State, and local laws and case law regarding personal property, business license, fiduciary taxes, and State income taxes.
Knowledge of public administration, complex computer systems, and accounting theory, principles, and practices.
Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, and financial and tax records using sound judgment.
Ability to research, analyze, and interpret financial and statistical data to prepare non-routine legal instruments used in enforced collection actions.
Ability to plan, organize, and supervise others’ work to ensure high-quality customer service delivery.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with taxpayers, County employees, and officials; deal effectively with the taxpaying public; and communicate courteously and effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to conduct work while sitting; frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, light lifting, and operation of office machines are also required, with occasional air or motor transportation to meetings.
Regular and frequent contacts with internal and external organizational levels require policy interpretation and may involve committing the organization to a future course of action. Communication may require tact and discretion, concern confidential, sensitive, or controversial material, and require motivating, persuading, or influencing individuals or groups.

Nice To Haves

Master Treasurer/Deputy Treasurer or Master Commissioner/Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue designation earned through the Treasurers or Commissioners Association of Virginia.
Master’s degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration, or a related field.
CPA designation.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and leads Office of Revenue Administration employees, including selection or recommendations, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, counseling, discipline, and termination or recommendations for termination.
Oversees accurate and timely assessment, billing, collection, analysis, and reconciliation of local tax revenues.
Manages complex tax accounts in coordination with the County Attorney’s Office, including court preparation and testimony as needed.
Oversees the Real Estate Tax Relief Program for elderly and disabled residents in compliance with County and State laws.
Develops and implements policies, procedures, and best practices for revenue administration, tax compliance, and customer service.
Prepares, monitors, and manages the Office of Revenue Administration’s annual budget.
Analyzes legislation and tax laws, evaluates fiscal and operational impacts, advises on local applicability, and recommends revisions to the County Code.
Directs tax audit activities using risk analysis, trends, and ratios to identify audit priorities and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including Virginia Personal Property Tax Relief Act requirements.
Oversees delinquent tax collections using appropriate enforcement and collection methods across local tax categories.
Develops and presents revenue projections to senior management to support County and School Board budget planning and approval.
Represents the County before State agencies, professional associations, committees, and community groups on revenue administration and tax-related matters.
Monitors legislative and regulatory changes affecting County operations and prepares required reports for the Virginia Compensation Board.
Supports development and implementation of programs for investing idle County funds in accordance with applicable investment requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.