Job Location:
Corporate Indianapolis
PRIMARY ROLE:
The position will be responsible for leading all aspects of the real estate and business personal property tax practice, including timely payment of property tax bills; evaluating property assessment levels and, if necessary, the filing of appeals; property tax budgeting; and researching and responding to matters involving property assessments and taxation.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead an assigned property tax portfolio to ensure compliance with real property ad valorem filings, audits, bill payments, and tax planning;
- Performing independent Income/Expense valuation analysis to determine if assessments are equitable;
- Preemptively conduct meetings with local assessing authorities to proactively seek appropriate levels of assessment and, when necessary, file appeals at the appropriate jurisdictional level(s);
- When necessary, lead and direct 3rd party consultants and attorneys to provide critical technical guidance in property valuations, appeals, and litigation using an in-depth knowledge of relevant statues, court decisions, real estate appraisal techniques, and local customs and practices;
- Be able to effectively engage state and local tax assessing authorities independently or with 3rd party consultants on valuation matters;
- Reviewing and approving property assessments and tax bills;
- Preparing property tax budgets;
- Research and respond to administrative matters involving property assessments and taxation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10-12+ years of multi-state property tax and assessment experience including demonstrated success independently conducting complex property tax appeals for a multi-state portfolio;
- Four-year undergraduate degree required, preferably in real estate, valuation, finance, or law;
- Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills;
- Highly motivated, proactive and results oriented;
- Strong valuation and financial analysis skills in the commercial real estate sector and the ability to work well within a team environment;
- Proficient computer skills (i.e., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint); familiarity with ONESource preferred;
- A professional designation such as MAI, ASA, CMI, CCIM, or JD preferred;
- Travel will be required
