Job Details

This announcement has been extended until Monday, June 26, 2023.

Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today and tomorrow. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits program. Learn more about the benefits Metro offers.

Led by an elected council, this unique government gives all residents of greater Portland a voice in shaping the future and provides parks, venues, services and tools at a regional scale. We find solutions for our area's garbage and recycling that protect clean air and water; help plan land use and development to provide jobs and safe transportation; manage local venues that provide a connection to arts and culture and help keep the economy growing; protect 17,000 acres of parks and natural areas, and run the Oregon Zoo, to keep nature close to home.

Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your tax experience and knowledge to help better the Portland Metropolitan region that millions call home? Are you looking to help make lasting change in the arena of racial equity, diversity, and inclusion? Are you a strategic thinker with a strong tax background who would like to make a substantive contribution? If so, we can use a partner like you!

The Tax Compliance Program Manager will help meet the analytic and regulatory demands of the new Supportive Housing Services taxes. This will require maintaining, updating, and revising income tax code and administrative rules. With the seasonality of income taxes, work fluctuates, allowing the position to increase the analytical capacity in the Finance and Regulatory Services Department (FRS) as the diversity of services and financing options for Metro increase.

As the Tax Compliance Program Manager you will:

• Oversee income tax code and administrative rules.
• Research, maintain, and recommend amendments to tax codes and administrative rules.
• Monitor and regularly communicate to ensure compliance with all standards, policies, laws, rules, and regulations; conduct independent research to stay current with income tax law at the state and national levels.
• Consult with the Fiscal & Tax Policy Director and/or the Office of the Metro Attorney to make potential revisions.
• Provide outreach and education to taxpayers.
• Respond to inquiries from 3rd party accounting professionals (e.g. CPA) related to excise tax filings.
• Maintain publications related to tax compliance, including website publications and annual updates related to compliance, such as withholding tables.
• Present analyses in a variety of settings, including public meetings.

Attributes for success:

• Communicate effectively by written, spoken and electronic means to other employees, organization, and the public.
• Have strong organization, research, and collaboration skills.
• Prioritize and analyze complex problems to recommend and implement sound solutions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal/external customers and stakeholders.
• Provide a high standard of service, focusing on customers' needs, including the ability to develop a team approach to produce high quality results.
• Adapt to changing circumstances and quickly respond to changing requests and priorities.
• Have strong system analytical skills.
• Share Metro's values of public service, excellence, teamwork, respect, innovation and sustainability.

Diversity and inclusion: At Metro, we're committed to hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, recognizing that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We invest in employees by supporting equitable and inclusive hiring practices, employee policies and training programs.

TO QUALIFY

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.

• A Bachelor's Degree in applicable area of study; AND
• Four years of experience directly related to public finance, OR
• Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Required:

The candidate selected for the position will need to pass a criminal background check prior to being hired. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude employment and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply:

If I was terminated for cause during any of my employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, I understand I may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.

Like to have qualifications:

You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience, including the military, or life experience that are relevant for this position.

• Previous experience working in a government agency regarding tax codes and administrative rules.

COMPENSATION AND REPRESENTATION

Based on the Oregon Pay Equity Act requirements, Metro's internal equity review process, and the candidates' qualifications, the appointment will typically be made between step 1 $84,739.20 to the equity range step 4 $98,092.80. The full-salary range for this position is step 1 $84,739.20 to step 7 $113,568.00 annually.

This position is not eligible for overtime and is represented by AFSCME 3580 Union. It is classified as a Program Manager. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

The application packet: The application packet consists of the following documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete; missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.

• A completed resume, AND
• A cover letter addressing how you are uniquely qualified for this position.

The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
• Consideration of top candidates/interviews
• Testing/assessments (if applicable)
• Reference check
• Background and driving records check for finalist candidate (if applicable)

Metro is the regional government for the Oregon portion of the Portland metropolitan area, covering portions of Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties.