City of Philadelphia · 1 month ago
Director of Tax Policy and Planning
Philadelphia, PA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
8+ years expThe City of Philadelphia is seeking a Director of Tax Policy and Planning to lead the development and implementation of tax policies that impact the city's revenue. This role involves coordinating with various departments, drafting policy guidance, and advocating for effective tax practices to enhance fairness and efficiency in Philadelphia's tax system.
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Responsibilities
Monitor and track local, state, and federal, tax policy and legal trends, including court cases, of importance to Philadelphia Revenue
Develop and implement short- and long-term advocacy strategies to advance proactive tax policies
Draft correspondence and position papers for public officials and their staff regarding issues of importance to the Department, including collaboration with policy staff to develop white papers and other materials to communicate Philadelphia’s tax policy
Develop policy proposals to enhance fairness, responsiveness, efficiency, and effectiveness of taxes in Philadelphia; and when appropriate, suggest operational efficiencies
Assist Technical Tax Staff and other Philadelphia Departments in response to technical tax questions
Attend internal and external meetings, conference calls with associations, federal, state and local councils, committees and government entities. Prepare written summaries of the meetings and calls as necessary
Build and maintain relationships with coalition partners and government officials
Work on special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant tax experience
Thorough knowledge of issues and concepts of state, federal, and Philadelphia tax
Strong writing skills and the ability to explain difficult subjects in plain language
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the city
Organization and team management skills
Ability to persuade others to understand arguments and compel them to action
Appreciation and sensitivity to diverse groups and cultural differences
Preferred
CPA, Master of Science in Taxation, Accountancy, a relevant law degree, or other related master's degree
Benefits
Transportation : City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
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City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States.
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