Local Government Services Bureau Director - Wisconsin Department of Revenue : Job Details

This position is with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. View complete job announcement and apply at wisc.jobs (Do not apply through the Journal Sentinel).

Position Summary - This position directs the staff of the Local Government Services Bureau and the performance of the bureau's major responsibilities: the collection of county, municipal, school, technical college and special district financial and tax data and the correction/perfection of this data; the levy limit and shared revenue programs; distribution of property tax credit relief; administration of assigned grant programs; statutory guidance and direction on the usage of data by other agencies, taxation districts, and technical/fiscal professional end users; and supervision of training and education of local governments. This position is responsible for planning, developing and implementing Bureau policies, procedures, work plans, goals, objectives, and priorities.

Qualifications - Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Supervisory experience (e.g., evaluate work performance, hire and onboard staff, conduct performance reviews, etc.)
• Interpreting statutes and administrative rule provisions
• Working with complex data management systems to collect, review and distribute data
• Professional experience performing accounting, finance or similar work

In addition to the minimum qualifications, well qualified applicants will have the following:

• Experience working with Wisconsin property assessment, taxation processes and shared revenue; or
• Experience with local government general fund budgeting and financial reporting; or
• Experience creating and implementing strategic/action plans and managing an operating budget; or
• A bachelor's degree or advanced degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field of study

Salary/Compensation: $53.00 - $58.00 per hour