Property Tax Manager (Auditor-Controller Analyst II)

Position Description

Final Filing Deadline : Monday February 23 2026

Exam # : 26 / 20B25 / 01ND

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

DESCRIPTION : The Auditor-Controllers Office seeks applicants able to : direct oversee organize and perform highly complex professional accounting and financial functions of the Countys fiscal operations in the Property Tax Section of the Disbursements Division; research interpret communicate and implement legal requirements and policies to ensure compliance; supervise professional and / or technical staff; serve as a County subject-matter-expert and perform other related work as required.

DEPARTMENT : The Auditor-Controller is an elected official who provides the County of Monterey with financial leadership and expert advice on a wide range of fiscal matters and advocates financial integrity and accountability in all County business practices. The department consists of five divisions : Administration Systems General Accounting Internal Audit and Disbursements (Accounts Payable Payroll and Property Tax).

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time part-time or temporary basis.

Examples of Duties

• Reviews the preparation of financial schedules analysis documentation and a variety of complex accounting auditing and financial reports that may include : Property tax calculations sales and use tax Gann limit Annual Property Tax Report for the State Controllers Office audit work papers fund reconciliations property tax and / or other technical reports
• Performs a variety of other complex accounting and / or auditing and financial analysis operations issue resolutions and monitoring to include : Allocation of property tax administrative costs to cities and other agencies property tax apportionments bond rate calculations and contract review.
• All positions in this class may supervise professional and / or technical accounting staff that may include : Assigning directing training and reviewing subordinates work for accuracy completeness and compliance with established requirements; manages work performance; and recommends transfers reassignment and discipline
• Plans develops coordinates and implements fiscal management policies goals objectives procedures standards and programs with the management team
• Reviews analyzes researches interprets and communicates legislation to ensure compliance with laws rules and regulations that fiscally impact County departmental programs and / or community at large
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with departmental management and staff other County departments external agencies community-based companies vendors and State and Federal program representatives
• Plans organizes coordinates and performs the more complex accounting fiscal and / or auditing work to prepare a variety of reports schedules and claims related to Property Tax processes.

To view the complete classification description please visit the County of Monterey website : Auditor-Controller Analyst II

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge skills and abilities :

Thorough Knowledge of :

Working Knowledge of :

Skill and Ability to :

Examples of Experience / Education / Training

Any combination of training education and / or experience which provides the knowledge skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is :

Education :

Equivalent to a bachelors degree in Accounting Public or Business Administration Economics Finance or a closely related field with coursework in Accounting Finance or Business Administration.

Experience :

Five (5) years of experience performing professional-level accounting / auditing duties with a CPA firm public or private agency or two (2) years of experience at a level equivalent to an Auditor-Controller Analyst I in the County of Monterey.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include but are not limited to the following :

BENEFITS :

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit X Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES :

As a condition of employment prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and / or prior employment driving record and record of any criminal convictions.

Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.

If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at Monday February : 59 PM (PST)

OR

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours.

Monday - Friday 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM by contacting :

Auditor-Controllers Office

Attn : Human Resources

168 W. Alisal Street third floor

Salinas CA 93901

Phone : Fax :

The selection process is tentative and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants possession of required qualifications the examination process may include an oral examination pre-examination exercises performance examination and / or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include :

A completed County of Monterey Employment Application

Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes cover letters letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e. surviving spouses of veterans spouses of totally disabled veterans and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link : Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application

To apply for veterans preference points veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline of Monday February 23 2026.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The County of Monterey is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. The County is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please contact Nairi Davis Senior Human Resources Analyst at or

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Time Management,Customer Service,Cold Calling,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Computer Literacy,Fair Housing Regulations,LIHTC,Budgeting,OneSite,Property Management,Lead Generation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 10338 - 14119