Hybrid Fiscal Manager I - Finance, Bureau of Revenue/Division of Property Tax Accounting bei Howard County Government, MD

About the Department

Howard County:
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government:
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, best practices and sustainability. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most awards in the state of Maryland, and the fifth highest in the nation, as compared to more than 3000 counties. NACo Achievement Awards are the premier national honor to recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.

What are we looking for?
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.  
• We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!  
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs. 
• As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Highly responsible supervisory work performing tasks essential to the administration of the daily operations of the Division of Property Tax Accounting for real and personal properties tax billings, tax collections, tax credit administration, and customer service.  

STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$40.44 - $45.57
$84,113 - $94,790

CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs mid-management and advanced level financial, auditing or budgeting work under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior.  Work may include planning, organizing, and supervising the activities of a unit; coordinating budget activities; auditing electronic data processing systems; resolving major program problems; and developing, evaluating and implementing financial budgeting or auditing programs and procedures.

Position Duties

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Manages and supervises the Property Tax Accounting Office. Is responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the office. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Finance's policies and procedures. Is responsible for presenting solutions to the Bureau Chief and/or Administrative Manager for all operational and staffing issues within Property Tax Accounting office. Managerial/Supervisory responsibilities include:

Staff Management:

• Conducts 1-on-1’s with all Divisional Staff members 
• Responsible for approving timesheets, timely review of staff leave requests, and management of staff schedules.  
• Responsible for appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees 
• Responsible for addressing staff complaints and resolving problems timely and effectively  
• Responsible for addressing knowledge gaps within the Division of Property Tax Accounting  
• Responsible for coaching team members in resolving complex Divisional issues  to ensure accuracy.   
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and developing onboarding/training plans for all new hires including system access requests, equipment, tools, and materials.  

Task Management:

• Responsible for ensuring that all Divisional tasks/deliverables are completed timely and accurately. 
• Responsible for delegation of all assigned tasks within Property Tax Accounting to ensure appropriate coverage for all Divisional tasks.   
• Responsible for ensuring timely responses to all (internal/external) Property Tax Accounting Office inquiries. 
• Responsible for ensuring that all Divisional procedures are documented and current.   
• Monitors daily activities of the Property Tax Accounting department and provides back-up support to the team during periods of high volume.  

Divisional Management:

• Stays abreast of changes to State or County law which may impact on the division and its requirements and planning for implementing changes to processes. 
• Monitors Finance Website and works with Finance IT personnel to keep website updated and a relevant tool for citizens. 
• Liaisons with Division of Accounting to research and resolve tax reconciling items, variances, and other accounting requests.   
• Reviews and approves department refunds, SAP docs, and journal entries to ensure accuracy and completeness to maintain fiscal integrity.  
• Manages the implementation of new processes, special projects, and other duties as assigned by the Bureau Chief. 

Oversees the entire annual property tax billing process for over 150,000 real and personal property tax billing accounts.  

Oversees the implementation and processing of all property tax credits.

Reviews and approves detailed statistical reports of the activities of the division concerning billing and tax collections.  Acts as liaison between the division and technology office. In this capacity works closely with technology staff and others concerning problem identification and resolution, and system implementing enhancements. 

Responsible for key technical updates to MUNIS billing system in order to process SDAT billing files including tax special charges database and other applications. Works with other County agencies, particularly Law, Purchasing, and outside County agencies such as State Department of Assessment & Taxation and the Columbia Association in matters having to do with tax billing and collections.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Bachelor's degree with major course work in Accounting and property tax billing and collection experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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