Manager, Property Tax & Incentives, Shared Services

Manager, Property Tax & Incentives, Shared Services AMAT Alpharetta, Georgia, United States Job ID: 529958 Job Summary The Property Tax & Incentives Manager provides strategic oversight of property tax compliance, valuation, assessment appeals, and economic development incentive programs. Serving as the primary liaison between CRH Americas Materials and third-party property tax providers, this role ensures outsourced services are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable laws while maintaining accountability for risk management, tax optimization, and financial performance. The position partners closely with Tax, Finance, Accounting, Operations, and external advisors to support property tax matters related to real estate, business personal property, equipment, and specialized assets across construction materials operations. This role is responsible for maximizing tax savings opportunities, strengthening controls, improving processes, and enhancing the value of outsourced services. Location Hybrid 3 days in office. 100% in office during transition. What Shared Service Does A Shared Services Center (SSC) centralizes essential business processes, creating streamlined operations, cost efficiencies, and consistent quality. By consolidating areas such as finance, procurement, payroll, and reporting, SSC fosters innovation, supports strategic goals, and enhances organizational effectiveness. SSC's primary functions include: 3O2C (Order-to-Cash)7 Ensures smooth revenue processes from customer order to payment. 3R2R (Record-to-Report):7 Provides accurate financial reporting and robust accounting processes. 3P2P (Procure-to-Pay):7 Ensures timely payments to vendors and strengthens supplier relationships. 3Center of Excellence:7 Champions innovation and continuous improvement initiatives. Shared Services empowers companies to focus on strategic priorities while maintaining operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Third-Party Service Provider Management & Oversight 3Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party firms responsible for property tax compliance, valuation reviews, assessment appeals, and incentive administration. 3Oversee outsourced property tax activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and compliance with applicable requirements. 3Establish performance expectations, deliverables, service level agreements (SLAs), and key performance indicators (KPIs) for external service providers. 3Monitor provider performance, filing deadlines, assessment reviews, appeals, tax payments, and incentive reporting requirements. 3Review and challenge third-party recommendations, valuation analyses, and proposed appeal strategies to ensure appropriate outcomes. 3Identify opportunities to improve service provider effectiveness, streamline processes, and maximize the value of outsourced services. Property Tax Compliance & Risk Management 3Maintain overall accountability for property tax compliance activities performed by third-party service providers across multiple states and local jurisdictions. 3Oversee the preparation and filing of real and business personal property tax returns by external service providers. 3Ensure third-party firms receive accurate and complete financial, fixed asset, and operational information necessary to fulfill compliance obligations. 3Review compliance reports, filing confirmations, tax assessments, and payment schedules to ensure deadlines and requirements are met. 3Coordinate with Accounting and Finance to ensure property tax liabilities, payments, accruals, and related expenses are accurately recorded. 3Monitor property tax compliance risks and work with external providers to resolve filing discrepancies, assessment issues, and potential exposures. 3Establish and maintain internal controls, compliance calendars, and documentation supporting outsourced property tax activities. 3Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting property tax obligations and coordinate appropriate responses with external advisors. Property Valuation, Assessments & Appeals 3Oversee third-party reviews of real and business personal property tax assessments to identify excessive valuations, inaccuracies, and potential tax savings. 3Evaluate recommendations from external consultants regarding property valuations, assessment challenges, and appeal opportunities. 3Review proposed appeal strategies, estimated savings, associated costs, and likelihood of successful outcomes. 3Coordinate with Operations, Finance, and external consultants to obtain supporting information for valuation reviews and appeals. 3Provide oversight of property tax appeals, negotiations, and settlements managed by external service providers. 3Monitor appeal status, deadlines, outcomes, refunds, and realized tax savings. 3Ensure specialized assets, including quarries, mineral reserves, asphalt plants, ready-mix concrete facilities, and heavy equipment, receive appropriate valuation consideration. 3Identify opportunities to improve assessment review processes and property tax optimization strategies. Economic Development Incentives & Tax Savings 3Oversee third-party service providers responsible for identifying, securing, and administering property tax incentives, exemptions, abatements, and economic development programs. 3Partner with Finance, Operations, and external advisors to evaluate incentive opportunities associated with facility expansions, capital investments, and business development initiatives. 3Review proposed incentive opportunities and assess potential financial benefits, compliance obligations, and associated risks. 3Monitor existing incentive agreements to ensure required investment, employment, reporting, and other commitments are satisfied. 3Maintain visibility into incentive agreements, expiration dates, reporting deadlines, and projected financial benefits. 3Evaluate third-party recommendations to maximize available incentives and minimize potential repayment or clawback exposure. 3Track and report realized tax savings and incentive benefits to management. 3Identify opportunities to enhance coordination between external service providers and internal business stakeholders. Tax Planning, Reporting & Financial Oversight 3Develop and maintain visibility into property tax liabilities, assessment trends, projected expenses, and tax savings opportunities. 3Partner with Finance and Accounting to support annual property tax budgets, forecasts, and accrual processes. 3Review third-party reports and analyses to identify trends, potential risks, and opportunities to reduce property tax expense. 3Evaluate property tax implications of acquisitions, divestitures, facility expansions, closures, and asset transfers in coordination with external advisors. 3Develop management reporting and KPIs to measure property tax compliance performance, appeal results, incentive benefits, and service provider effectiveness. 3Monitor property tax refunds, assessment reductions, and realized savings to ensure benefits are appropriately recorded and reported. Process Improvement & Shared Services Integration 3Establish standardized processes and internal controls for managing outsourced property tax and incentive activities. 3Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) governing property tax compliance oversight, assessment reviews, appeals, and incentive tracking. 3Partner with Accounting, Fixed Assets, IT, and external service providers to improve data quality, reporting, and information exchange. 3Identify opportunities to automate property tax data collection, reporting, reconciliations, and compliance monitoring. 3Support the integration of property tax processes into the Shared Services operating model. Collaboration & Business Partnership 3Serve as the internal subject matter expert for property tax and incentive matters. 3Partner with Indirect Tax, Accounting, Finance, Operations, Legal, and external advisors to support organizational objectives. 3Provide guidance to business stakeholders regarding property tax requirements, assessment issues, and incentive opportunities. 3Coordinate property tax matters associated with acquisitions, divestitures, capital projects, and operational changes. 3Support tax transformation initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. 3Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications 3Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Real Estate, or related field. 3Minimum 5 years of experience in property tax, tax consulting, compliance management, or related disciplines. 3Strong knowledge of real and personal property tax compliance, valuation methodologies, assessment appeals, and incentive programs. 3Experience managing third-party service providers, consultants, or outsourced tax functions. 3Ability to evaluate technical recommendations, identify tax savings opportunities, and manage tax-related risk. 3Experience in asset-intensive industries such as manufacturing, mining, construction materials, or industrial operations preferred. 3Knowledge of fixed asset accounting, depreciation, ERP systems (SAP preferred), and property tax reporting requirements. 3Advanced Excel, analytical, project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills. 3Professional certifications such as CPA, CMI, or similar credentials preferred. What CRH Offers You 3Highly competitive base pay 3Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs 3Group retirement savings program 3Health and wellness programs 3An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion