Maricopa County is seeking to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in tax collection and financial reporting by improving its Tax and Accounting system.
Requirements
- 3+ years as a Product Manager or Business Analyst, preferably in government finance, tax systems, or accounting software.
- Strong understanding of tax collection processes, government accounting, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience with software development lifecycle (Agile/Scrum preferred).
- Ability to translate technical requirements into user-friendly solutions.
- Familiarity with government finance systems (Tyler Technologies, SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
- Knowledge of data privacy laws and cybersecurity best practices.
Responsibilities
- Define and maintain the product vision and roadmap aligned with county goals and compliance.
- Collaborate with Finance, Tax Assessor, Treasurer’s Office, IT, and vendors to gather requirements and prioritize features.
- Collect and analyze functional and technical requirements for tax billing, payment processing, reporting, and integrations.
- Oversee full product lifecycle: planning, development, testing, deployment, and support.
- Ensure system compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations and accounting standards.
- Develop and deliver training and support materials for County staff.
- Ensure data integrity, security, and system reliability.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, IT, Accounting, or related field required.
- Master’s degree or relevant certifications (PMP, CBAP, CSPO) preferred.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
