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Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) · 3 days ago

Director of Tax Policy and Planning job

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$120K/yr - $130K/yr

8+ years exp

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is part of the City of Philadelphia, which values inclusion and innovation. The Director of Tax Policy will lead the City's tax policy initiatives, coordinate with the Department of Revenue, and collaborate with the Law Department to enhance tax revenue for the City and School District.

Air Transportation

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

Tax policy expertiseLegislative analysisPolicy draftingCPA certificationMaster's degree in TaxationCultural sensitivityWriting skillsTeam management

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

Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.

Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!