Property Tax Director

Responsibilities

• Lead the property tax function for a large, multi-state real estate portfolio across hundreds of taxing jurisdictions.
• Oversee annual property tax budgeting, forecasting, accruals, expense analysis, and payment processes.
• Develop long-term property tax strategies while evaluating legislative changes and their financial impact.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Operations, Asset Management, Technology, and executive leadership.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors responsible for property tax payments, appeals, compliance, and legal matters.
• Direct the appeals process across multiple states while ensuring compliance and cost optimization.
• Prepare executive-level reporting, financial analyses, and presentations supporting business decisions.
• Utilize reporting and planning tools to improve forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for the property tax team while fostering collaboration across departments.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and technology enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Progressive leadership experience managing complex, multi-state property tax operations.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, accrual accounting, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Experience managing third-party vendors, consultants, and external business partners.
• Able to communicate effectively with executive leadership and present financial information to senior stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical and systems skills with experience utilizing reporting and planning tools.
• A strong understanding of property tax regulations and valuation processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Real estate industry experience is preferred; candidates from mortgage or other related industries are encouraged to apply.
• Property tax certification is preferred but not required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Location: On-site (Dallas, TX)
• Travel: Minimal (approximately 2-3 trips annually)
• Salary: Competitive compensation package based on experience
• Bonus: 20% bonus and LTI
• Long-Term Incentive: Equity participation available
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits beginning on Day One

About the Role

This leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee a complex, multi-state property tax portfolio while partnering closely with executive leadership to drive financial strategy, forecasting, operational excellence, and process improvements.