Director, Property Tax

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PRIMARY ROLE:

The position will be responsible for leading all aspects of the real estate and business personal property tax practice, including timely payment of property tax bills; evaluating property assessment levels and, if necessary, the filing of appeals; property tax budgeting; and researching and responding to matters involving property assessments and taxation.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead an assigned property tax portfolio to ensure compliance with real property ad valorem filings, audits, bill payments, and tax planning;
• Performing independent Income/Expense valuation analysis to determine if assessments are equitable;
• Preemptively conduct meetings with local assessing authorities to proactively seek appropriate levels of assessment and, when necessary, file appeals at the appropriate jurisdictional level(s);
• When necessary, lead and direct 3rd party consultants and attorneys to provide critical technical guidance in property valuations, appeals, and litigation using an in-depth knowledge of relevant statues, court decisions, real estate appraisal techniques, and local customs and practices;
• Be able to effectively engage state and local tax assessing authorities independently or with 3rd party consultants on valuation matters;
• Reviewing and approving property assessments and tax bills;
• Preparing property tax budgets;
• Research and respond to administrative matters involving property assessments and taxation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10-12+ years of multi-state property tax and assessment experience including demonstrated success independently conducting complex property tax appeals for a multi-state portfolio;
• Four-year undergraduate degree required, preferably in real estate, valuation, finance, or law;
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills;
• Highly motivated, proactive and results oriented;
• Strong valuation and financial analysis skills in the commercial real estate sector and the ability to work well within a team environment;
• Proficient computer skills (i.e., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint); familiarity with ONESource preferred;
• A professional designation such as MAI, ASA, CMI, CCIM, or JD preferred;
• Travel will be required