Property Tax Manager

Cherry Bekaert Advisory, LLC

Tampa, FL, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Real Estate

Full Time

Job Description

Cherry Bekaert has been proudly providing Accounting and Advisory services to our clients for over 75 years! We are seeking a Property Tax Director.

The location is flexible and remote would be considered. Some of our larger offices include Atlanta, DC, Richmond, Raleigh, Charlotte, Tampa and South Florida.

The successful candidate will supervise staff on consulting engagements that they lead and is responsible for delivering efficient, accurate, and timely preparation and review of all consulting projects. The primary responsibilities of the Property Tax Manager are focused in the following:

Key Responsibilities:

Support the development and execution of property tax strategies to optimize tax liabilities across the company’s real estate portfolio.
Ensure timely and accurate filing of property tax returns and related documentation.
Review and analyze property tax assessments, and assist in challenging valuations when appropriate.
Coordinate property tax appeal processes, including communication with assessors, external consultants, and legal counsel.
Conduct due diligence for acquisitions and dispositions, identifying property tax implications and opportunities.
Stay informed on changes in property tax laws, regulations, and assessment practices across jurisdictions, and communicate updates to leadership.
Collaborate with internal teams including finance, accounting, legal, and asset management to support integrated tax planning and reporting.
Assist in negotiations with taxing authorities to achieve favorable outcomes.
Maintain relationships with external property tax consultants, appraisers, and legal advisors.
Prepare and manage property tax budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
Utilize property tax software and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership on property tax matters.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
5–8 years of experience in property tax management, preferably within a real estate organization, public accounting firm, or corporation with significant real estate holdings.
Strong understanding of property tax law, valuation methodologies, and assessment appeal processes.
Proven ability to manage and reduce property tax liabilities.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Professional certifications such as CMI, CCIM, MAI, or similar are a plus.

What you can expect from us:

Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range:

$103,900 to $161,600

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.