Senior Consultant, Property Tax Complex

Ryan; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A top consulting firm in Calgary is seeking a Property Tax Senior Consultant to support their energy team. The successful candidate will identify property tax savings opportunities, conduct analyses, and manage client interactions. Ideal applicants will possess a Bachelor’s degree along with strong analytical and communication skills. This firm offers hybrid and remote work options along with an award-winning culture.

Benefits

Hybrid and Remote Work Options

Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits

Health and Dental Benefit Eligibility Effective Day One

RRSP with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience required.
• 1-3 years in audit or tax related roles preferred.
• Effective communication and leadership skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Identify property tax savings for clients.
• Analyze property assessments for potential reductions.
• Provide client support and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Why Ryan?

• Hybrid and Remote Work Options
• Award-Winning Culture
• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
• Up to 20 Weeks of Parental Leave Top-up (Adoption Included)
• Monthly Gym Membership OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
• Health and Dental Benefit Eligibility Effective Day One
• RRSP with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

The Property Tax Senior Consultant ("Senior Consultant") works with the energy team. They will identify property tax savings opportunities for clients and possess an intermediate understanding of valuation techniques and assessment practices specific to energy and industrial properties, including regulated assets, complex facilities, and infrastructure. This includes conducting research, analyzing and interpreting comparable assessment data, market data and sales transactions. The Senior Consultant assists the team with assessment review and monitoring the appeal process for client portfolios. The Senior Consultant is responsible for creating positive team member experiences, which lead to excellent client service and drive revenue and profit for the Firm. The ideal candidate will have analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with strong people skills. The successful candidate will be effective in researching issues, reconciling databases, and completing detailed calculations.

Responsibilities

• People: Create a positive team member experience.
• Client: Responds to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities.
• Value: Demonstrates full understanding of the annual property tax cycle for assigned real property portfolios.
• Builds awareness/understanding of jurisdictional rules and filing requirements.
• Demonstrates an ability to collect, review and fully understand client-provided data.
• Inspects properties and prepares appropriate reports deemed necessary by management.
• Analyzes assessment notices and determines potential assessment reductions.
• Applies software knowledge to efficiently work with client data.
• Possesses knowledge in assessment review, appeal determination, tax bill administration and the three valuation approaches; cost, sales comparison and income. Additionally, possesses knowledge of assessment equalization methodology that may apply in certain states.
• Handles appeals and monitors appeals process.
• Attends client status calls and meetings and provides supporting data and findings for leadership team.
• Works effectively with clients by taking an interest in the client’s industry and inquiring about trends and processes to gain a full understanding of their core business.
• Participates in recruiting efforts.
• Interacts and communicates effectively with team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Real Estate, Business Management, Public Administration, MIS/Entrepreneurship, International Business or other degree with MBA, MST or JD.
• Candidates with appropriate valuation designations preferred.
• One to three years audit or tax related experience.
• Desire to perform in a high-energy team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.

Certificates and Licenses

Valid driver’s license required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran