Agua Caliente Casinos · 1 month ago
Tax Director (33273)
Palm Springs, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveAgua Caliente Casinos is the leading employer in the Coachella Valley, offering a comprehensive benefit and compensation package. The Tax Director will manage and expand the Tax Department, responsible for formulating policies and overseeing tax administration and revenue collection for the Tribe.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the development, execution, and/or evaluation of program policies in support of administering taxes as prescribed by law and for administrative services to the Tax Department, including data processing, accounting, records management, publications, collection of delinquent accounts, personnel services, and budget and property control
Provide an integrated, coordinated, and uniform system of tax administration and revenue collection for the Tribe, including a coordinated electronic method of collecting all taxes
Serve as the highest-level technical resource to departmental management and legal staff on matters concerning audit, compliance, tax, or fee policy issues
Serve as principal technical advisor who independently reviews and negotiates resolution to the most sensitive taxpayer issues and complaints requiring a high level of technical knowledge in all tax and fee programs administered by the department
Assist other departments, agencies, or institutions of the Tribe, state, local, Indian tribal and federal governments in the furtherance of its purposes, objectives, and programs
Advise, and make recommendations to, the Tribal Council on all matters concerning its objectives
Develop department staffing model to meet short and long-term business plans
Cultivates a productive work environment by setting clear expectations, being consistent, trustworthy, and by applying fair guidelines and rules. Encourages open communication and input from staff
Directly supervises ACBCI Tax Department. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all functions; carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the tribal policies, procedures, and applicable laws
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing department; addressing and resolving departmental problems and assisting when solicited in addressing organizational challenges
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated knowledge of issues related to CA state and tribal taxation such as dual taxation, tax assessments, exemptions, reporting, and tax avoidance
Demonstrated knowledge of CA state and U.S. federal laws, rules, policies, and procedures relating to tax issues affecting tribal programs
Demonstrated knowledge of possessory interest taxation and transient occupancy taxation is a plus
Demonstrated knowledge of CA Regulation 1616 regarding taxation of transactions in Indian country
Demonstrated executive experience overseeing major tax programs, including experience working with CA Franchise Tax Board, CDTFA, or a County Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office
Demonstrated experience with large scale automated systems and a sound knowledge of the role of automation in the tax operations environment
Knowledge of the organization and functions of the California State Tax departments including the organization and practices of the Franchise Tax Board or CDTFA
Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures, and practices
Strong leadership and staff development skills, including the ability to set a compelling vision, inspire change, encourage efficiencies, mentor others, and build effective working teams
Demonstrated ability to develop, interpret, and implement tax policy in coordination with Tribal leadership, including alignment with tribal sovereignty, economic development goals, and intergovernmental agreements
Experience advising executive leadership and governing bodies on complex tax and fiscal matters
Experience managing tax audits, appeals, and administrative hearings, including coordination with outside counsel and subject-matter experts
Demonstrated knowledge of tax protest, refund, and appeal procedures at the state and local level
Ability to design and oversee compliance programs to ensure timely reporting, payment, documentation, and internal controls across multiple tax types
Demonstrated experience designing or modernizing tax administration programs, including procedures, workflows, and internal controls
Preferred
Preference will be given to candidates licensed to practice law in CA, CPA's, or candidates with other professional designations
Experience in organizational leadership roles at the State or County level is desired
Benefits
Rich medical and dental benefits
401k plan with employer match
More than 3 weeks of paid time off per year for newly hired employees
Lunch provided daily
Food and beverage discounts at our three casinos
Fuel discounts
Tuition and wellness reimbursement
Company
Agua Caliente Casinos
Agua Caliente Casinos are located in Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, and Cathedral City, CA.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Saverio Scheri
COO
Alissa Cruz
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Recent News
2026-01-15
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