Manager, Real Property Tax

Why Ryan?

• Hybrid Work Options

• Award-Winning Culture

• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits

• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)

• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement

• Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One

• 401K with Employer Match

• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

• Fertility Assistance Program

• Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

*This position is a hybrid work environment and will require in-office attendance 3 days/week. Downtown office parking or metro transit is paid for by Ryan. Seeking candidates with strong commercial valuation experience for this role.*

Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results

People:

• Create a positive team member experience.

Client:

• Responds to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities.

Value:

• Manages and monitors all aspects of the annual property tax cycle for assigned real property portfolios.
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge in assessment review and valuation techniques.
• Prepares and conducts client presentations.
• Attends hearings, settlement conferences, and negotiations, through settlement.
• Manages the preparation, review, and processing of all client reporting requirements.
• Acts as jurisdictional subject matter expert in managing all aspects of the appeal process (informal, formal, and litigation) and reports engagement status and results to the client.
• Serves as the main contact overseeing all client activity and responds to client inquiries and requests from assessing jurisdictions.
• Reviews and manages client contract terms, scope of services and fees.
• Oversees client billing and ensures timely collection of receivables (less than 90 days).
• Ensures team compliance with Firm policies, practice guidelines, and standards.
• Gives timely performance feedback to team members and addresses and escalates performance issues.
• Ensures workload is properly distributed among team members and holds team members accountable for completion of assigned projects.
• Communicates new issues, legislative changes, training opportunities, and client needs and strategies.
• Participates actively in professional organizations.

Education and Experience:

• University Degree, College Diploma, or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Real Estate, Business Management or other degree with MBA, MST or JD required and at least four years property tax related experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research. 

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver’s license required. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position directly supervises employees in the Property Tax practice and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Firm's policies and applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran