Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Tax and Revenue

SERVICING PERSONNEL OFFICE/UNIT:Office of Human Resources
POSITION SERIES:DS-501
POSITION GRADE:DS-18
IF "OPEN UNTIL FILLED," FIRST SCREENING DATE:April 27, 2026
TOUR OF DUTY:To Be Determined
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:Unlimited
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:None
NO. OF VACANCIES:One (1) or more
AGENCY: Office of Tax and Revenue, Executive Office
DURATION OF APPOINTMENT:Permanent
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT:This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR). The incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all activities and operations related to tax administration for the Government of the District of Columbia. The Deputy Chief Financial Officer advises the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Deputy CFO and Chief of Staff on tax policy, the administration of tax laws, regulations, fees, and property assessments, and the collection, deposit and enforcement of all District tax revenues and receivables. Duties include but are not limited to:

• leading the planning, coordinating, and directing of OTR programs, policies, and operations, ensuring effective administration of individual, business, and real property tax regulations;
• developing and proposing major tax administration strategies, policies, and legislative recommendations, and providing expert guidance on fiscal, revenue, and compliance impacts across the District;
• overseeing and approving complex tax assessments, determinations, exemptions, penalties, and offers in compromise, and exercising final authority on taxpayer disputes and administrative decisions;
• ensuring the effective collection, deposit, and enforcement of all District tax revenues, including managing delinquent accounts and other receivables;
• engaging with taxpayers, representatives, and stakeholder groups to resolve high-level issues, clarify complex tax policies, and promote transparency and understanding of the District’s revenue goals; and
• performs other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have ten (10) years of progressive experience to include four (4) years at the managerial level, overseeing complex tax administration operations such as: collections and enforcement, audit programs, returns processing, revenue accounting, real property tax functions, or tax information systems. Experience must include interpreting and applying tax laws and regulations; and providing authoritative guidance on tax policy, legislation, and fiscal impacts. Experience should also include reviewing and/or making final determinations on complex tax matters and supervising senior staff while leading multi-division tax or financial operations.

In addition, applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited US institution in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration, business law, tax law or related field. Applicants mustsubmit an official transcript that verifies the bachelor’s degree in order to be considered. If applicable, your application package must include a foreign credential course by course evaluation of all foreign transcripts. Acceptable foreign credential equivalency reports must be provided by organizations that have current membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

Experience that provides the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for this position.

STATEMENT ON THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI):

Integrity is the foundation of a fair and competitive recruitment process. Candidates are expected to complete all application materials, assessments, and interviews without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The use of AI-generated or any unauthorized assistance during any stage of the hiring process is strictly prohibited. Violations of this policy may result in disqualification from consideration for employment.

COVID-19 VACCINATION:

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, OCFO employees are strongly encouraged to be immunized against COVID-19.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT:

Employment with the OCFO is at will. However, the discipline and/or discharge of bargaining unit employees is governed by the collective bargaining agreement.

EEO STATEMENT:

The OCFO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

HOW TO APPLY:

All Applicants, including departmental employees and other DC Government Employees, must submit an OCFO employment application atcfo.dc.gov. (Resume may be attached). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employees affected by restructuring must submit their application with the application transmittal form. All applications, transcripts, and supporting documents must be received by close of business (5:00 PM) on the closing date of the announcement or they will not be considered.
NOTE: It is imperative that all information on the employment application, resume and supporting documents be both accurate and truthful and is subject to verification. Misrepresentations of any kind may be grounds for disqualification for this position or termination.

JOB OFFERS:

Official job offers are made only by the OCFO’s Office of Human Resources.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contact you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE:

An external applicant for a position in the OCFO who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia at the time of application, may claim a hiring preference over a non-resident applicant by completing the 'Residency Preference for Employment' form,DC 2000RP, and uploading and attaching it to their employment application. To be granted preference, an applicant must: (1) be qualified for the position; and (2) submit a claim form at the time of application. Except for employees entitled by law to preference, preference will not be granted unless the claim is made at the time of application. This preference is only granted upon initial appointment.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION:

In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code section 2-1401.01et seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above, protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND PENALTIES FOR FALSE STATEMENTS:

Employment with the OCFO is subject to the completion and satisfactory result of a background investigation conducted by the OCFO. For most positions, the investigation is conducted after commencement of duty, at which time you will be provided background and release of information forms to complete. For more information, see the Employment Opportunities section at the OCFO website (www.cfo.dc.gov). Certain highly sensitive positions however warrant completion of the OCFO background investigation prior to commencement of duty. You will be informed if this is required.

Applicant understands that a false statement on any part of your application, including materials submitted with the application, may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work (D.C. Official Code, section 1-616.51 et seq.) (2001). The applicant understands that making a false statement on the application or on materials submitted with the application is punishable by criminal penalties pursuant to D.C. Official Code, section 22-2405et seq. (2001).

SALARY REDUCTION OF REEMPLOYED ANNUITANTS:

An individual selected for employment in the District Government on or after January 1, 1980, who is receiving an annuity under any District government civilian retirement system, shall have his or her pay reduced by the amount of annuity allocable to the period of employment as a reemployed annuitant.

VETERANS PREFERENCE:

Applicants claiming veteran’s preference must submit official proof with the application.

WORKING CONDITION:

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