Subject Matter Expert, Florida Property Tax – Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +16 more states.

📋 Description

• Evaluate Jerry’s Florida property tax appeal product and rigorously test its workflows.

• Identify processes and product decisions that may not withstand scrutiny from Florida’s Value Adjustment Board system.

• Elucidate the practical implications of Chapter 194, F.S. and DOR uniform rules 12D-9 and 12D-10.

• Detail the county-level variations among Florida Property Appraiser offices and VABs.

• Guide on TRIM notice timing, the 25-day filing period, DR-486 variants, e-filing versus paper submissions, and the stipulations of §194.014 regarding partial payments.

• Assist in developing hearing and evidence protocols that encompass comparable selection, timelines for evidence exchange, and arguments based on conditions.

• Provide counsel to the early-stage product team prior to the customer-facing launch of the product.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of direct, practical experience in Florida regarding residential property tax appeal filings.

• Personal experience in filing or arguing petitions before a Florida Value Adjustment Board, or serving as a special magistrate to adjudicate them.

• Extensive experience managing hundreds of parcels and handling edge cases.

• In-depth understanding of each stage of the Florida property tax appeals process.

• Capability to clarify the practical functioning of Chapter 194, F.S. and DOR uniform rules 12D-9 and 12D-10.

• Awareness of county-level distinctions in Florida Property Appraiser offices and VABs.

• Familiarity with TRIM notice timing, the 25-day filing window, DR-486 and its variants, and the differences between e-filing and paper submissions, in addition to the requirements of §194.014 regarding partial payments.

• Knowledgeable about hearings, comparable selection, evidence exchange periods, and condition-based arguments.

• No existing conflict of interest with any other company developing consumer property tax appeal software.

• Strong preference for candidates based in Florida.

• Availability for approximately 5–10 hours per week of hourly, as-needed consulting.

• Must possess legal authorization to work in the U.S. or Canada.

• Must indicate if visa sponsorship is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for a full-time permanent position if the product achieves success.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees.

• Paid time off for eligible regular employees.

• Paid parental leave for eligible regular employees.

• 401(K) plan with employer matching for eligible U.S. regular employees.

• Wellness benefits for eligible regular employees.

• Equity opportunities or stock options may be included in the total rewards package.

• Fully remote work environment.

• Flexible schedule as needed, with no fixed hours required.