Tax Director

Job Title: Tax Director Division: Civil

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 the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. 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 Requirements

Education 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.