Tax Director

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Tax Director
Division: Civil

Client: Our Client

Reports To: Chief Civil Deputy
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

The Tax Office Director is responsible for the overall administration, management, and supervision of the Tax Office operations for Our Client . This position directs all functions related to the collection, accounting, reporting, disbursement, and reconciliation of ad valorem taxes for all taxing authorities within the parish. The Tax Office Director also oversees the collection and processing of court-related fees, fines, and other revenues associated with the 19th Judicial District Court, as well as the administration of tax sales for delinquent properties in accordance with Louisiana law.

The Tax Office Director ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, accounting standards, and auditing requirements while maintaining accurate financial records, strong internal controls, and high standards of public service. This position works closely with the Sheriff, parish officials, taxing bodies, legal counsel, court personnel, auditors, and the public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are representative of the work performed by this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive:

• Direct, supervise, and manage all operations of the Sheriff's Tax Office.

• Oversee the billing, collection, accounting, reconciliation, and disbursement of ad valorem taxes for all parish taxing authorities.

• Ensure timely and accurate remittance of tax collections and other revenues to appropriate governmental entities.

• Administer and oversee all tax sale procedures for delinquent properties in accordance with Louisiana statutory requirements.

• Coordinate the preparation, advertisement, conduct, and post-sale processing of tax sales.

• Supervise the collection, receipting, accounting, and reporting of fees, fines, bonds, court costs, and other revenues processed through the 19th Judicial District Court.

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective financial controls, accounting procedures, and operational policies.

• Ensure compliance with applicable Louisiana laws, accounting standards, audit requirements, and Sheriff's Office policies.

• Prepare financial reports, tax settlement reports, reconciliations, and other required documentation for the Sheriff, auditors, taxing authorities, and governmental agencies.

• Coordinate and assist with internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.

• Supervise, train, evaluate, and develop Tax Office personnel.

• Respond to inquiries and provide assistance to taxpayers, attorneys, title companies, governmental officials, and the public regarding tax matters and tax sale procedures.

• Maintain confidentiality and security of financial, legal, and taxpayer information.

• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting tax collection, tax sales, and court-related financial operations.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Sheriff or his designee.

Minimum Qualifications and RequirementsEducation and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field.

• Current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, governmental finance, tax administration, auditing, or related financial management functions.

• Supervisory or management experience required.

• Experience with governmental accounting and Louisiana ad valorem tax processes preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.

• Knowledge of Louisiana laws and procedures related to ad valorem tax collection, tax sales, and public finance.

• Knowledge of court-related financial processes and reconciliation procedures.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and supervisory skills.

• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Ability to prepare and analyze complex financial reports and records.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, employees, governmental agencies, and the public.

• Proficiency in accounting software, financial management systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment.

• Position may require extended hours during tax collection periods, audits, tax sales, or other critical operational deadlines.

• Must be able to perform duties requiring attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.