Posting number: 2026-00616
Department: Department of Finance
Division: FIN 32 Division of the Treasury
Job classification: Manager II
Posting type: Internal/External Applicants
Categories: Accounting and Finance, Management, Executive Management, Tax Administration
Montgomery County is one of Maryland's outstanding places to live and work. With the largest population in Maryland at over one million residents and located near the Nation’s capital, the County is one of the most affluent jurisdictions in Maryland and the nation. Montgomery County has a strong and diverse economy, with the 4th highest concentration of biotech in the U.S., corporate headquarters to industry leaders like Novavax, Marriott, Geico, and Lockheed Martin, and home to 32 federal facilities. Demographically, the County is approximately 42.9% white; 20.1% Hispanic or Latino; 20.1% Black or African American and 15.6% Asian. 91% of adult residents have at least a high school diploma while 57.8% hold a bachelor's or higher degree.
Department of Finance programs include Controller operations (AP, AR, Timekeeping & Payroll, General & Grants Accounting, Audit & Compliance); Fiscal Management (debt management, investing, cash management, economic development program administration, fiscal policy analysis and revenue and economic forecasting); Treasury (tax billing and collection, and cashiering); Retirement Administration (member services, compliance, financial services); and Risk Management (self- and commercial insurance, claims administration, and safety). These programs, including department-wide experts in information technology, human resources, contracting and budgeting, are managed by a team of professionals with a depth of government experience, and with industry expertise developed while working for Fortune 500 companies, bond rating agencies, investment banking, insurance, public accounting, academic institutions, governmental entities and financial and systems consulting.
Montgomery County, Maryland, Department of Finance (Finance) is seeking an energetic and results-oriented professional with proven tax collection and program management experience, and exceptional communication and organizational skills, to join our collaborative and committed senior management team. The Treasury Division Chief is responsible for the effective management of the Treasury Division of the Department of Finance.
The Treasury Division chief’s responsibilities include managing, overseeing and directing tax operations, including property tax billing and collection for over 350,000 real property and business personal property accounts, transfer taxes, recordation taxes and several other excise taxes.
As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.
A criminal background and credit history check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.
Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience overseeing the functional and technical aspects of the administration of taxes, three (3) years of which were in a supervisory or executive capacity.
Note: The term "executive" is further defined as a high echelon or high level position in an organization that is assigned technical research, management advisory services responsibilities, or policy-making duties and responsibilities that exerts considerable influence on organizational policy, plans, and operations through technical research, management advisory services, and/or policy-making duties and responsibilities (e.g., County positions at Grade 30 or above).
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated Qualified, placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for an interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
