Director, Property Taxes

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Direct the comprehensive property tax operations for real and personal property in North America, covering both owned and leased assets.

• Ensure property tax filings and payments are completed accurately and on time across U.S. states and Canadian provinces.

• Uphold adherence to local, state, provincial, and other relevant tax legislation and regulations.

• Identify opportunities for exemptions, abatements, and other strategies to reduce tax expenses.

• Monitor abatements and complete annual reports.

• Oversee property tax evaluations in collaboration with third-party providers and assessors.

• Assess evaluations and lead strategies for appeals, negotiations, and settlements.

• Supervise and respond to property tax audits.

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual accruals for property tax.

• Collaborate with FP&A on tax forecasting and budgeting processes.

• Generate executive-level reports detailing property tax exposure and savings.

• Investigate property tax laws, assessment methods, and compliance requirements in emerging jurisdictions.

• Analyze tax rates, valuation practices, and potential liabilities.

• Manage local consultants and assess the property tax implications of transactions, leases, and capital projects.

• Develop or review projections related to property tax.

• Enhance property tax operations via process improvements and automation.

• Evaluate and implement property tax software and tools.

• Act as a subject matter expert in property tax for business initiatives.

• Collaborate with departments including Accounting, Finance, NSD, Construction, Procurement, Capital Markets, Legal, Operations, and external advisors.

• Report directly to the Tax Vice President.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field; CPA, MST, or CMI preferred.

• Over 3 years of experience in Big 4 or Regional public accounting in a relevant role.

• At least 7 years of relevant property tax experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.

• Strong understanding of U.S. and Canadian property tax regulations and valuation methodologies.

• Extensive proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, and Word.

• Experience managing complex portfolios in a dynamic, multi-state and/or multinational environment.

• Proven success in audit defense and appeal negotiations.

• Familiarity with tax software such as OneSource, PTMS, or similar tools.

• Basic understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits.

• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capacity to manage competing priorities and deadlines with a strong focus on detail.

• Willingness to travel up to 10%, with potential for increased travel over time.

• Ability to meet specified physical demands, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Employee assistance program.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Additional voluntary benefits.

• Health and welfare benefits.

• Retirement benefits.

• Paid leave benefits.

• Opportunities for recognition, training, and development.

• Competitive total compensation package above the market average.

• Reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities.