Manager, Real Property Tax

Duties and responsibilities

• Create a positive team member experience.
• Client Responds to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Candidates with appropriate valuation designations preferred.
• 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.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• 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.