Manager, Real Property Tax

Ryan LLC; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

PTO and paid parental leave

Gym membership or equipment Reimb

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility assistance

Sabbatical eligibility

Job summary

Ryan LLC is seeking a Property Tax Manager in Minneapolis to lead a team of Senior Consultants and deliver property tax consulting services for assigned clients. You will oversee appeal processes, valuation techniques, and client reporting, with a focus on excellence in service and revenue growth.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and 4+ years of property tax experience, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring in-office attendance 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet research.
• Valid driver’s license; professional designations (CMI/CCIM) preferred and active in professional orgs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop team members within the Property Tax practice.
• Manage the annual property tax cycle for assigned portfolios and oversee valuation strategies.
• Prepare client reporting requirements and supervise client communications with tax authorities.
• Lead hearings, negotiations, and settlements; manage engagement status and results for clients.
• Ensure timely billing and receivables collection; monitor contract terms and fees.
• Deliver client presentations and act as subject matter expert for appeals process.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

University Degree or College Diploma (or equivalent)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet research

Job description

Why Ryan?Hybrid Work OptionsAward-Winning CultureGenerous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment ReimbursementBenefits Eligibility Effective Day One401K with Employer MatchTuition Reimbursement After One Year of ServiceFertility Assistance ProgramFour-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of ServiceThe Property Tax Manager (\"Manager\") oversees a team of Senior Consultants/Consultants to deliver property tax consulting services for assigned clients. The Manager maintains existing client relationships and focuses on property tax management and minimization opportunities. The Manager reviews and evaluates appeal positions, makes appeal recommendations and manages the appeal process for Ryan clients. This includes enforcing policies, standards and guidelines, researching tax issues, reviewing valuations of real property, negotiating assessment reduction and settlements, and the preparation and presentation of assessment appeals and supporting litigation. The Manager 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. Successful Ryan team members embrace and live Ryan’s values of Pursue Excellence, Wired to Win, Generosity Matters, Build Trust and Integrity Always and will embody and demonstrate accountability.*This position is a hybrid work environment and will require in-office attendance 3 days/week. Downtown office parking or metro transit is paid for by Ryan. Seeking candidates with strong commercial valuation experience for this role.*Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key ResultsPeople:Create a positive team member experience.Client:Responds to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities.Value:Manages and monitors all aspects of the annual property tax cycle for assigned real property portfolios.Demonstrates extensive knowledge in assessment review and valuation techniques.Prepares and conducts client presentations.Attends hearings, settlement conferences, and negotiations, through settlement.Manages the preparation, review, and processing of all client reporting requirements.Acts as jurisdictional subject matter expert in managing all aspects of the appeal process (informal, formal, and litigation) and reports engagement status and results to the client.Serves as the main contact overseeing all client activity and responds to client inquiries and requests from assessing jurisdictions.Reviews and manages client contract terms, scope of services and fees.Oversees client billing and ensures timely collection of receivables (less than 90 days).Ensures team compliance with Firm policies, practice guidelines, and standards.Gives timely performance feedback to team members and addresses and escalates performance issues.Ensures workload is properly distributed among team members and holds team members accountable for completion of assigned projects.Communicates new issues, legislative changes, training opportunities, and client needs and strategies.Participates actively in professional organizations.Education and Experience:University Degree, College Diploma, or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Real Estate, Business Management or other degree with MBA, MST or JD required and at least four years property tax related experience required. Candidates with appropriate valuation designations preferred.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, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.Certificates and Licenses:Valid driver’s license required. The preference is for this individual to maintain professional designations such as Certified Member of the Institute (CMI), and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), or equivalent, and keep active in professional organizations on a local and national level.Supervisory Responsibilities:This position directly supervises employees in the Property Tax practice and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Firm's policies and applicable laws.Compensation:For Minneapolis-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $110,500 - $149,600.The Firm makes offers based on many factors, including qualifications and experience. Roles may be eligible for incentive compensation.Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran#LI-JS1