Property Tax Positions Available

Manager Property Tax (Dallas, Texas; Chicago, Illinois) - Revantage is a Blackstone Company that provides a highly skilled employee base, best-in-class processes, and state-of-the-art technology to multiple Blackstone real estate portfolio companies. Sectors include Hospitality, Industrial, Multi-Family, Office, Retail, Senior Housing, and Manufactured Homes. Revantage, headquartered in Chicago, is one of three global offices that includes Revantage Asia and Revantage Europe. The Manager, Property Tax will assist senior management with oversight of daily tax department operations including but not limited to appeals, A/P, compliance, budget and forecasting, underwriting, project management, and other property-tax-related functions. Assures conformity with procedures and data integrity. Assists with the production of reporting. Able to assume ownership of one or more property tax operations or projects. Trains and directs staff as necessary. Produces reports and provides analytical support in a time-constrained/penalty-oriented environment. This position is based out of Revantage’s office in Dallas, Texas. Responsibilities: Analysis and Procedures - Conduct analysis of real and personal property tax valuations on a timely basis. Manage selected client accounts on property tax matters, including tax analysis, monitoring tax appeals, response to client requests, and consultant management. Responsible for review and reporting of 3rd-Party service expenses and annual contracts. Assist with the creation and monthly review of property tax budgets and cash forecasting. Assist both Blackstone and client(s) investment team with buy/sell analysis and expense modeling. In primary or secondary capacity, supervise abatement, personal property, and income and expense compliance administration, including providing materials to 3rd Party service providers or Operators/Tenants as required. Verify all mandatory forms are filed accurately and timely by internal staff or 3rd Party service providers. Assist with compliance audits if needed. Maintain and create client and department reports. Monitor refunds and payables. Provide acquisition support and issue resolution including, but not limited to, review of transaction documents and other research as required. Obtain documentation as evidence to update systems, communicate status updates to the department, 3rd Party service providers, and clients.  Timely update tax databases and applicable templates. Ensure proper acquisition and disposition procedures are followed. Research tenant property tax escalation issues, as required. Project/Process Leadership - Lead the team in change management and administrative projects, including,but not limited to: software implementations, shared file directory organization, and portfolio management on software and database systems. Provide oversight in the distribution of year-end financial statements, rent rolls, and other data used for taxable value analysis. Reformat financial reports as required for jurisdiction compliance. Assist with portfolio management. Ensure all clients’ portfolios are correctly reflected in all department systems. Provide ongoing monitoring of the data for accuracy and timeliness. Produce reports/analysis of property taxes for a client or Senior Management inquiries. Accounts Payable Management - Supervise the integration of accounts payable function of acquisition properties, new 3rd party clients and/or existing client portfolio changes. Supervise offboarding for disposition properties. Ensure that Real and Personal Property tax bills being processed by the department are accounted for and are processed timely. Review all accounts payable, following client guidelines. Responsible for including any analysis of variances for management review and addressing any special handling or payment application requirements. Develop and ensures uniformity in department accounts payable processing procedures that support reporting requirements. Supervise and manage documentation for distribution to Treasury, Accounting, auditors, and Lease Administrators. Review A/P and Appeal workflows for accurate reports and timely correspondence. Ensure that documents are filed timely and accurately. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college. Business concentration preferred. Minimum of 7 years experience including understanding of basic accounting and financial principles. CMI (or equivalent) designation preferred. Basic knowledge of real estate operations, transactions, and familiarity with closing documents. Strong organizational skills. Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects. Comfortable in a team environment as both leader and participant. Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills. Advanced computer systems knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet applications, and databases. Travel may be required. Preferred Qualifications: Supervisory experience. To apply click here. Date Posted: 4/26/2024 (IPT036)

Senior Consultant Property Tax (Dallas, Texas; Chicago, Illinois) - Revantage is a Blackstone Company that provides a highly skilled employee base, best-in-class processes, and state-of-the-art technology to multiple Blackstone real estate portfolio companies. Sectors include Hospitality, Industrial, Multi-Family, Office, Retail, Senior Housing, and Manufactured Homes. Revantage, headquartered in Chicago, is one of three global offices that includes Revantage Asia and Revantage Europe. The Senior Consultant, Property Tax role independently provides analytical support to the department, identifies trends and exposures, communicates analysis results and action plans to senior staff. Responsibilities: Financial Reporting, Tax Analysis, and Research and Procedures - Perform analytical projects for the Property Tax Department including value, expense, budgeting, and other tax function reviews. Assist with appeal administration; challenge 3rd-Party service provider recommendations as appropriate, throughout the appeal process. Assist senior staff with buy/sell analysis and expense estimates. Assist in abatement, personal property, income and expense, and other compliance administration activities as required. Verify all mandatory forms are filed accurately and timely by 3rd-Party service providers. Assist with maintenance and creation of department performance reports. Assist in assessment and financial information data maintenance; works with senior staff to ensure records are accurate and complete. Request and track all financial statements, rent rolls, etc. Review and coordinate financial reporting and data integration into Property Tax systems. Perform research projects on the following but not limited to title policy review, jurisdiction tax policies, property re-parceling, escalation and tenant audit requests. Provide materials to 3rd-Party service providers as needed. Annual Budget Process -  Assist with the creation and review of property tax budgets and re-forecasts. Assist with estimating annual 3rd-Party service provider expenses for property budgets. Assist with production and distribution of the final Budget Reporting package(s). Department Administrative Functions - Assist in creating and updating records, etc. to reflect changes to portfolio (acquisitions and dispositions). Provide analysis and confirm record accuracy utilizing due diligence reports, closing materials, and other resources. Ensure proper acquisition and disposition procedures are followed. Assist with review of tax bills and invoice processing and ensure that all tax bills are accounted for, accurate, and processed timely. Assist with resolution of payment application issues with local collectors. Assist with refund and consultant invoice management. Distribute year-end and ad-hoc reports to consultants as needed. Assist in the maintenance of all computer and file systems including, but not limited to, the input of new client property and assessment records. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics or finance
Minimum of 5 years experience in property tax. Extensive knowledge in Excel. Strong oral and written communication skills. Be able to work independently and in a group environment. Able to multi-task, prioritize demands, and have strong organizational skills.
Limited travel may be required. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with real estate operations, legal documents, and due diligence process associated with the acquisition and sale of commercial properties. Completion of Intermediate Property Taxation course(s) or IPT-CMI candidates preferred. To apply click here. Date Posted: 4/26/2024 (IPT035)

Senior Consultant, Property Tax Commercial (Minneapolis, Minnesota) - Ryan LLC. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Real Estate, Business Management, Public Administration, MIS/Entrepreneurship, International Business or other degree with MBA, MST or JD. Candidates with appropriate valuation designations preferred. One to three years audit or tax related experience. Desire to perform in a high-energy team environment. 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, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research. To apply click here. Date Posted: 4/24/2024 (IPT034)

Administrative Tax Analyst (Boston, Massachusetts) - Ryan LLC. Practice: Property Tax Commercial. Education and Experience: High-school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma required. General knowledge and ability to understand a tax calendar desired. Desire to perform in a high-energy team environment. 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, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research. To apply click here. Date Posted: 4/24/2024 (IPT033)

Senior Analyst (Scottsdale, Arizona) - Ryan LLC. Practice: Property Tax Compliance. Education and Experience: High-school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma required. Must have a minimum of three years of property tax experience or other tax-related experience.  General knowledge and ability to understand a tax calendar is desired. To apply click here. Date Posted: 4/24/2024 (IPT032)

Consultant (Nashville, Tennessee) - Ryan LLC. Practice: Property Tax Compliance. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Real Estate, Business Management, Public Administration, MIS/Entrepreneurship and/or International Business. Candidates must have 1-2 years of experience in a related field. To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research. To apply click here. Date Posted: 4/24/2024 (IPT031)

Senior Associate, Property Tax (Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Denver, Colorado; Chicago, Illinois; Austin/Houston/Dallas, Texas) - Our Commercial Real Estate Property Tax Services practice is seeking to hire a Senior Associate to work on tax consulting and valuation projects.  Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll. Responsibilities: Performing in-depth client, industry, and general market research. Analyzing financial and market data. Contributing to the development of presentations, proposals, and publications. Development of fair market value opinions using traditional business and property valuation techniques such as Discounted Cash Flow, Income Capitalization, Market, and Replacement Cost Approaches. Preparing financial models and analyses for income approach (including DCF), direct comparison approach and cost approach valuation methods. Market, and Replacement Cost Approaches. Preparing and filing administrative appeals and refund claims. Assisting in the preparation of presentation materials for tax hearings. Assisting with preparation of project status reports for clients. Tracking refunds and assisting with preparation of client invoices. Assisting with preparation of tax projection scenarios for pre- and post-acquisition due diligence. Essential traits: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Real Estate or similarly related field OR a minimum of 4 years related work experience. Minimum 2 years of property tax related experience. TDLR License Required. Desire to work towards a professional certification such as ASA, CMI, CFA, MAI or other similar accreditation. Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Strong analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong personal integrity. Ability to travel as necessary. Prior experience in property tax capacity is desired. To apply click here. Date Posted: 4/11/2024 (IPT025)

Vice President, Property Tax (Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Denver, Colorado; Chicago, Illinois; Austin/Houston/Dallas, Texas) - Our Commercial Real Estate Property Tax Services practice is seeking to hire a Vice President to work on tax consulting and valuation projects. Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll. Responsibilities: Performing in-depth client, industry, and legislative research. Analyzing financial and market data. Development of presentations, proposals, and publications. Development of fair market value opinions using traditional business and property valuation techniques such as Discounted Cash Flow, Income Capitalization, Market, and Replacement Cost Approaches. Preparing and filing administrative appeals and refund claims. Attending and presenting at tax hearings. Preparation of project status reports for clients. Tracking refunds and assisting with preparation of client invoices. Preparation of tax projection scenarios for pre- and post-acquisition due diligence. Assist with Development of junior staff. Leading projects as needed. Essential traits: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Real Estate or similarly related field. Minimum 4 years of property tax related experience. ASA, CPA, CFA, MAI or other similar accreditation desired. Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Strong analytical skills . Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong personal integrity. Ability to travel as necessary. To apply click here. Date Posted: 4/11/2024 (IPT024)

Manager, Complex Property Tax (Hunt Valley, Maryland & Denver, Colorado) -  - This role is remote within the US and would be reporting to leadership in our Hunt Valley, MD and Denver offices. We are looking for a Tax Manager to join our Energy team that is part of our Complex Property Tax department. This role is remote within the US and would be reporting to leadership in our Hunt Valley, MD and Denver offices. Key Qualifications: Project management with a focus on client service and retention, Oversees the execution of project scope as performed by consultants and determined by supervisors. Responsible for complex analysis. May be involved with account settlement under the supervision of leadership. Protect, renew, and expand existing clients. Uphold standards for service. Respond to all client requests. Clearly communicate project status and information requests to the client in a way that promotes confidence in Altus’ work product. Communicate analysis results and status to supervisors and clients. Ensure all systems are updated for projected revenue and timing, and staffing of personnel. Execution of project scope through implementation of advanced functions, automation, and other technologies as needed. Clear understanding of valuation concepts and support needed to present a case to an assessor. Review the work product of others to ensure work is performed in accordance with Altus standards and project scope. Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Finance, or other business-related field preferred, but not required) Ability to supervise others in a positive manner and prioritize subordinates’ work loads. Complex property tax experience required, energy or renewable specific experience preferred. Valuation experience specific to special use industrial facilities, both real and personal preferred, including all approaches to value. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Ability to multitask while meeting tight, client-driven and jurisdiction deadlines, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail. Complex property tax experience required, energy or renewable specific experience preferred. Valuation experience specific to special use industrial facilities, both real and personal preferred, including all approaches to value. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Ability to multitask while meeting tight, client-driven and jurisdiction deadlines, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail. To apply click here. Date Posted: 4/2/2024 (IPT023)

Senior Consultant, Complex Property Tax (Hunt Valley, Maryland & Denver, Colorado) -  Altus Group is currently seeking a Senior Consultant to join their Complex Property Tax business area.  This role will be reporting to leadership out of our Hunt Valley, MD and Denver, Co offices. This will be a remote position. Key Responsibilities: Independent analysis and project completion capable of determining next step in projects. Independent analysis of data to assist with scope definition, appeal determination, and/or project completion.   Provide recommendations to management for course appeal recommendations and/or next steps of a project or appeal. Once scope is defined, execution of steps to allow for project completion. Correspond with assessors and clients to gather information necessary for work completion.  Implementation and execution of a project plan to meet scope requirements for routine or repeatable projects. Supervise employees, as appropriate, to ensure work completion and communicate analysis results and status to supervisors and clients. Billing and monitoring project profitability.  Ensure all systems are updated for projected revenue and timing, and staffing of personnel. Act as a first level resource for new/lesser experience staff for technical and analytical matters. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Finance, or other business-related field preferred, but not required) Relevant property tax experience, preferably in industrial, energy, telecom, or similar markets. Working knowledge of valuation concepts. Advance level Excel, Word and Adobe skills. Ability to consolidate and analyze large and complex data sets. Advanced analytical skills. High attention to detail. To apply click here. Date Posted: 4/2/2024 (IPT022) 

Analyst, Tax Valuation (Keller, Texas) - Property Tax. Reporting out of our Keller, TX office, into our Senior Director. The Tax Valuation Analyst will support the Consultants of the Real Estate Tax Valuation and Appeals practice. The Tax Valuation Analyst is an entry level position designated to assist the Consultants in performing property searches and extracting data in support of real property appeal packages. Strong potential for career progression for highly motivated talent to move into Consultant role.  Job Responsibilities: Research and extract data from various data sources, Conduct independent analysts of data to assist with scope definition, appeal determination and project completion, Build expertise in searching several database tools, Extract and organize relevant data points into a standard, ingestible format, Compile appeal packages, Assist in the creation of appeal packages for a variety of property types and across jurisdictions, Analyze and rebut packages produced by the jurisdictions.  Key Qualifications: A degree in data analytics, business, finance or related field preferred, Previous experience in a business, research or data related field, Experience with Excel, Strong technical skills, resourceful, self-learner, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Interested or has working knowledge of the commercial real estate market, Working knowledge of Real Estate Tax Valuation and Appeal practices is considered a strong asset. To apply click here. Date Posted: 3/14/2024 (IPT019) 

Marketing/Office Manager (Houston, Texas * In-Office) - Property Tax LitigatorSM is a new company formed from a service line of our Managing Partner’s legal practice. The company’s focus is property tax litigation. As a start-up, we are energetic about networking and want to be continuous learners, which means there’s ample opportunity for upward growth and an expanded role for the right candidate. Our mission statement is to save clients more tax dollars by amplifying the property tax appeal process with efficient, engaged, & courtroom-ready trial attorneys collaborating with a client’s consultants to give the practical advice & strong negotiations necessary for the best value position possible. We accomplish this work through our core values by being zealous, collaborative, efficient, and trustworthy. Our Marketing/Office Manager will play a crucial role helping manage the day-to-day business and administrative functions for the company. Initially, the primary focus will be on marketing this service line to property owners through property tax consultants, corporations and businesses in the energy sector and other industries, to commercial real estate professionals, and to corporate attorneys. We will focus on relationship-based marketing, i.e. hosting coffee and lunches, and giving our networks the personal and caring touch as we build our reputation for excellent and individualized service. When the main filing season begins, this role will also help support litigation services, including customer service, client support, intake, motions preparation, and e-filing. Responsibilities may also include assistance with legal research depending on experience level.  The ideal candidate is someone with an entrepreneurial spirit who enjoys a growth mindset and is flexible to handle the changing role requirements of a fast-paced environment. We will train for specifics, but you should be hungry to learn and contribute as a key member of a core team that shapes the future of the company. This role requires excellent communication, scheduling, organization, and relationship-building skills from someone who is very detail-oriented. We are a small, entrepreneurial team with the energy and performance goals of a larger, high functioning organization. We work fast and anticipate excellence because the clients we serve deserve our very best. This role will report directly to the Managing Partner, Drew Willey, and offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing company with exposure to various aspects of property tax & valuation, and working for a boutique law firm.  Qualifications: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent networker. Organized and detail-oriented. Administrative experience with property tax protests or appeals will be highly considered. Experience in law firm office management, marketing, or administration will be considered. Systems software proficiency and experience required in Gmail, Google Calendar, Microsoft Office (incl. Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Google Docs, Google Sheets, Adobe Acrobat, and client management software systems. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. All application materials should be submitted as a single attachment in an email in a single PDF document to Drew@propertytaxlitigator.com. In the cover letter, please include tangible examples of demonstrating our core values and the other job qualifications & qualities, and explanations about any relevant experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Date Posted: 3/5/2024 (IPT018) 

Property Tax Director (Dallas, Texas) - At AT&T we’re redefining the future of connectivity. At our core is a passion to serve our customers with products and services that create connections, improve lives, and allow millions to share the stories and experiences that matter. Our Corporate teams are fueled by innovation and a desire to connect the world in meaningful ways. Join our team and bring your bold ideas, supporting and transforming our business across areas like marketing, finance and more. The Director-Tax performs supervisory assignments in property taxation. This professional will need to be able to work independently, and to exercise competent judgment within generally defined practices and policies in finding and selecting methods/ techniques which meet Company objectives. The candidate needs to be proficient in professional appraisal and legal concepts to be able to resolve complex property tax issues in effective ways. This job also requires detailed analyses of significant and unique issues of a diverse scope where multiple intangible factors come into play. As such, the candidate will need strong interpersonal skills to develop working relationships across a wide range of Company teams (both inside and outside of the Tax Department) so as to draw on knowledge and resources from multiple disciplines in furthering the property tax effort. Job Duties - Key Responsibilities: Responsible for property tax valuations, property tax assessment negotiations with taxing jurisdictions, approving property tax filing positions and renditions, and managing regional property tax budget. Develop and maintain relationships with local and state tax authorities in the region to facilitate effective communication, favorable tax negotiations and settlement resolutions. Coordinate with taxing authorities on assessment review and appeals. Provide testimony before taxing boards or other authorities on proposed values, exemptions and/or other disputes. Additional responsibilities include overseeing all internally developed valuation deliverables and managing third-party appraisals and reports, property tax research & planning, supporting, reviewing, and analyzing and interpreting pending and enacted tax legislation, advising senior management of the tax implications associated with Company business activities. Qualifications: Candidate should have a minimum of 8+ years of Utility or Telecom property tax experience with Industry or a Big 4 accounting firm (min. of 3 yrs. in centrally assessed property tax area). The candidate is required to have strong working knowledge and understanding of valuation and appraisal theory and concepts. Strong writing skills, extensive Excel spreadsheet analysis, tax research, Microsoft Word, Access (or equivalent database software) and PowerPoint skills are also required. Certified Public Accountant or credential appraiser designation (i.e., ASA, CMI, MAI) is preferred but not required. For more information and to apply click here.  Date Posted: 2/26/2024 (IPT016)     

Property Tax Analyst (Dallas, Texas) - The Welltower Tax team is seeking a highly motivated and organized Property Tax Analyst. Reporting to the Manager, Property Tax, this newly created position will bridge the gap as a dedicated tax resource for investment teams and foster stronger internal and external (Operators) relationships. You will directly support the Investment Teams (IT) in preparing real estate tax liability projection reports and valuation forecasts. You'll be instrumental in centralizing tax data within Welltower Tax by improving asset management data warehousing and alleviating the Tax Manager's administrative burden. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to the team's efficiency and accuracy, leaving a lasting impact on Welltower's tax function. Job Duties: Assist with the administrative process of property tax appeals and document management in WELL systems. Process data entry into WELL systems and manage data capture for periodical reports to internal stakeholders and external customers. Handle annual compliance and notice management. Support the preparation of tax projection reports and other required tasks for investment teams. Assist with maintaining a master list of the Welltower US & Canadian asset portfolio with real estate data metrics. Provide support with maintaining a master calendar for appeal due dates, assessments data, and real estate tax due dates. Capture all real estate data metrics from operators for all US & Canadian assets. Assist with real property tax budget & forecasting for Company assets. Research regulatory and legislative changes to real property taxes effecting the Company’s assets. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field. 2-3 years’ experience. OneSource or Optimus software experience preferred or related software/database knowledge. Strong attention to detail and analytical skills. Proficiency in data management and reporting. Knowledge of property tax regulations, valuation and compliance preferred. To apply click here. Date Posted: 2/21/2024 (IPT015)