Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; equivalent experience will be considered
7+ years of property tax experience
Demonstrated leadership ability with a technical tax background
Prior experience in the leasing industry preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
Extensive experience with property tax software preferred
Responsibilities
Act as the main contact for business operations and understand leadership priorities
Resolve lessee/customer inquiries and property tax issues
Drive compliance system enhancements using PTMS, Epicor, Excel Power Queries, and Power Pivots
Lead strategic property tax initiatives and oversee software compliance updates
Ensure accurate and timely property tax processes with enhanced quality control
Oversee account reconciliation and identify process efficiencies
Coach team members, provide development opportunities, and track performance metrics
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
401(k) with Company Match
Annual Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off starting at 80 hours annually
Paid Sick Days with unused time conversion option
Ten Paid Holidays per year
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program and Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance and Networking Opportunities
Hybrid work arrangements and Paid Parking
Full Job Description
The Property Tax Leader is responsible for ensuring compliance with all aspects of the property tax cycle with emphasis on quality control and risk mitigation. The Property Tax Leader will also be responsible for personnel development and for design, development and execution of strategic compliance initiatives and processes. This role requires a person that is self-directed with strong communication, analytical, collaboration, influential leadership, and problem-solving skills. The Property Tax Leader will make decisions to ensure we meet targets for service, productivity, and team member engagement.
As a Property Tax Leader, you will:
Function as key point of contact for business operations; understand priorities of various corporate, business unit, and functional leadership
Lead resolution of lessee and customer questions, and taxing jurisdiction issues pertaining to asset tax coding, property tax charges, and system logic
Drive compliance system development and modification, including PTMS, Epicor and Excel Power Queries and Power Pivots to ensure the team is performing optimally
Champion improvements within the function, including but not limited to sponsoring and leading strategic property tax initiatives related to development and modification of new and existing programs and compliance related software as well as policy/procedure changes
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of property tax processes; continually review and enhance quality control processes, identify risks and drive resolution, ensure accuracy and effectiveness of third-party service portfolio administration for property tax compliance
Oversee account reconciliation process including resolution of discrepancies and identification of potential process improvements and/or efficiencies
Identify, analyze, and resolve complex property tax compliance issues
Provide formal coaching and feedback to team members; identify and communicate challenging work that will provide development opportunities; encourage creativity and recognize individual performance
Track, review, and report team performance metrics to internal leadership
Monitor team resource needs; effectively communicate updates on resource needs to internal leadership
Provide outstanding GreatAmerica Experience for external as well as internal customers
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Attributes
Proactive problem-solving attitude, with focus on improving processes through a disciplined approach
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Strong business acumen. Ability to understand underlying business issues related to taxes
Demonstrated self-starter who is goal oriented, and a creative, critical thinker
Ability to multi-task, with a combination of analytical and organizational skills
Effectively displays solid leadership skills and the ability to influence without authority
Strong sense of urgency and follow through in addressing issues
Proven interpersonal and relationship building skills
Demonstrated ability to apply business judgement while appropriately balancing competing business interests
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Equivalent experience will be considered
Experience
Ideal candidate will have seven years or more of directly related property tax experience
Candidates with a combination of tax technical background and proven leadership ability will be considered
Prior leasing industry experience preferred
Computer Skills
Experience with Microsoft Office products primarily Word and Excel
Significant experience with property tax software strongly preferred
Sharing rewards is an integral part of our culture. We believe in the value of hard work and reward our employees beyond the paycheck. Our total rewards package is based on eligibility and includes:
Financial Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
401(k) and Company Match
Annual Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Health, Wellbeing, and Family Planning Benefits
Paid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time.
Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
Gym Reimbursement
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term and Long Term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Education and Career Planning Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Networking Opportunities
Leadership Development Opportunities
Perks
Paid Parking
Service Awards
Hybrid work arrangements
Business casual environment
A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you!
If your experience aligns closely, please apply. We value diverse backgrounds and adding new perspectives. We encourage you to apply if you can make a strong impact in this role at www.greatamerica.com/careers.
