License and Tax Administrator

About the role

The Office of City Finance (OCF) is responsible for the City licenses and tax administration for the City of Seattle. OCF oversees the City’s financial control functions and enterprise reporting responsibilities and supports the goals set by the Mayor and the City Council by providing financial information. OCF seeks an innovative, equity-driven leader to head the License & Tax Administration (LTA) Division. The Office of City Finance champions race and social justice and works progressively to realize the City’s vision of racial equity by participating in the Race and Social Justice (RSJ) initiative, which requires fostering a relational culture and an openness to learn and apply new ideas and skills through an equity lens. The Director of License and Tax Administration sets the strategic vision and leads the administration, assessment, and collection of City tax revenue—ensuring Seattle’s tax laws are implemented accurately, fairly, consistently, and efficiently, while helping taxpayers understand their business license and tax obligations. This includes the administration of the Seattle Business License Tax Certificate, the business license (B&O) tax, payroll expense tax, social housing