Tribal Tax Director

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska•Winnebago, NE

4d•$66,539

About The Position

The Tax Director will be responsible for the Administration and enforcement of all Tribal tax laws and regulations. The Tribal Tax Director will work closely with the Winnebago Tribal Tax Commission, the Tribal Chief Financial Officer, and other individuals, organizations and businesses.

Requirements

Must have a bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration.
Degree emphasis in Accounting preferred.
At least three years’ experience in business, taxation, accounting or related field preferred
Must be of high ethical and moral character
Must be bondable
Must have proficient written and oral communication skills
Must be thorough and maintain a high degree of accuracy
Must have knowledge of confidentiality laws
Must have experience using computer applications such as Excel, Access, Word and Power Point.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
Must have understanding of tribal taxing powers
Must possess knowledge of budgeting, spreadsheets, and mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
Administer all licensing, permits, tax stamps and tags according to laws, regulations, and approval of the tribal Tax Commission.
Assist the Commission with setting appropriate tax rates, taking into consideration the budgetary needs and priorities of the tribal government and related factors.
Develop annual commission operating budget for approval, process Commission purchase orders pursuant to established procedure, and monitor Commission expenditures in relation to approved budget.
Monitor and keep accurate records of all tax transactions and report any delinquencies when necessary to eh Commission for action.
Review and examine personal or public records, documents and financial statements of any taxpayer to establish facts and authenticity of data relating to enforcement of Tribal tax laws.
Assess and collect taxes from individuals, organizations, and businesses within the boundaries of the Winnebago Reservation, including businesses owned by the Winnebago Tribe.
Investigate the place of business for commencement of action for recovery of taxes, penalties, and interest due to the Tribe under the administration of the Tax Commission.
Confer and correspond with tribal, local, state and federal entities regarding taxation issues as necessary to effectively coordinate and implement tribal tax policy.
Stay informed on the current status, trends and changes in tribal taxation law and tax management on tribal lands.
Submit written reports on a regular basis and as requested regarding assessments, collections, and enforcement actions to the Tax Commission.
Maintain strict confidentiality on all records, activities and related information in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and tribal policy.
Duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.