Director of Treasury, Taxation and Vehicles - Olathe, Kansas, United States

Overview · Founded in 1855, Johnson County, Kansas is one of the nation's premier counties, providing comprehensive services to its citizens in its role as the leading organization in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The Johnson County community is nestled in the southwestern q ...

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Overview

Founded in 1855, Johnson County, Kansas is one of the nation's premier counties, providing comprehensive services to its citizens in its role as the leading organization in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The Johnson County community is nestled in the southwestern quadrant of the Kansas City metropolitan area along the Kansas/Missouri border and exhibits all the hallmarks of a great, largely suburban community: a thriving and growing business sector; nationally recognized public schools; first-class cultural and recreational amenities; and distinctive and welcoming neighborhoods.

Johnson County, Kansas is seeking an innovative and detail-oriented public finance leader to serve as the next Director of Treasury, Taxation and Vehicles. The ideal candidate is a strategic, service-minded executive capable of leading complex, high-impact operations.

The Director of Treasury, Taxation and Vehicles oversees the combined office functions of the County Clerk, County Treasurer, Register of Deeds and Department of Motor Vehicles with more than 100 employees and a budget of $12.4 million. These offices handle land record documentation, motor vehicle titling and registration, property tax calculation, tax collection and fund distribution. The Director designs and implements policies for these functions to ensure equitable taxation and supports the County's commitment to being a high-performing organization through active demonstration of the County's Pillars of Performance, fostering leadership and empowerment at all levels.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the County Manager's Office, the Director will provide strategic planning and policy guidance as the Principal Officer of Clerk, Register of Deeds, and Treasurer, serving as an internal consultant to other county departments.  

• Financial reporting to the Board of County Commissioners and the Johnson County community, Investment Review Group, Revenue Estimating Committee, Johnson County Charitable Foundation, State of Kansas, and over 50 various taxing jurisdictions in the County.
• Oversees daily operations to ensure alignment with goals, resource management, and compliance.
• Supervises the Treasury, Taxation and Vehicles leadership team, providing direction, facilitating communication and supporting employee retention, development, and engagement.
• Facilitates employee professional development to ensure the highest level of customer service. 
• Prepares, recommends, and administers the annual operating budget for the department.
• Represents the office in committees, boards, and professional associations, collaborating with stakeholders.

Office of the Clerk

• Maintains direct relationships with 50+ taxing authorities to share land record data, consolidate annual operating and capital budgets, set mill levies, and verify proper public engagement in the statutory budget-setting process.
• Creates and maintains the ad valorem property tax roll.

Register of Deeds

• Responsible for filing, feeing, recording, and retention of approximately 86,000 documents generating $6.8 million in revenue in 2025.
• Interacts and maintains direct relationships with various law offices, title companies, financial institutions, and other customers to record, manage, archive, and retrieve all land records and other documents filed with the office.

Office of the Treasurer (Motor Vehicles)

• Oversees property tax billing, collection, safekeeping, investment and distribution of ad valorem property taxes and other revenues, as well as maintenance of the tax roll for current and delinquent taxes.
• Maintains direct relationships with 50+ taxing authorities to distribute ad valorem taxes, record, maintain and account for property tax financing programs, and provide tax estimates and audit confirmations.
• Creates and maintains the ad valorem property tax roll.
• Creates, issues and collects over 230,000 tax bills annually.
• Responsible as an agent of the State of Kansas, Department of Revenue to administer the motor vehicle title and registration processes for the largest county in the state; creating, issuing, and collecting over 564,000 registration renewal and property tax bills for vehicles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 15 years of progressive experience in the administration of complex processes and management, billing, collection, and financial reporting requirements, banking relationships, legislative processes, and considerable knowledge of public sector industry requirements, trends, and initiatives.
• 12 years of progressive leadership experience in strategic planning, goal setting, and complex decision-making.
• 10 years of customer service experience interacting and engaging with the taxpaying public.
• Preferred experience in the creation and calculation of tax rolls and distribution of taxes.
• Proficient use of computer software, spreadsheets, and budget related tools.
• Strong analytical skills, including research, data synthesis, and reporting.
• Valid driver's license.

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is up to $190,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• The organization provides health, dental, and vision insurance; a phone allowance; paid leave; employer-provided HSA contribution; and employer-provided life insurance.
• Johnson County offers two retirement plans, a mandatory 6% employee participation into a defined benefit plan (KPERS); and a voluntary defined contribution plan with an employer match administered by Voya Financial, with up to a 4% match into a 401(a).
• Additionally, the County offers supplemental group life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings account.

Director of Treasury, Taxation and Vehicles Brochure

Johnson County Government proudly commits to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. They embrace diversity and prohibit discrimination against employees and applicants for employment because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion (or no religion), creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, military service or veteran status, citizenship, political affiliation or belief, and any other status or characteristic protected by law.

They support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

Formal interest accepted through the OMNI Executive Career Portal.

Application submissions are due by March 20, 2026 at 5pm CDT.

For more information on this position contact:

Stacey Cowan, Senior Search Consultant | |

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