Salary: $125,000-$145,000 + 15% Annual Bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a leading, publicly traded global organization in the construction materials and building products industry seeking an experienced Property Tax & Incentives Manager to join its growing Indirect Tax and Shared Services team.
This newly created position offers an opportunity to join an organization undergoing significant business transformation while taking ownership of property tax compliance, valuation strategies, assessment appeals, and economic development incentive programs.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in property tax, experience managing external tax consultants or third-party providers, and the ability to identify tax savings opportunities across a large, multi-state organization.
This individual will work closely with tax leadership, Finance, Accounting, Operations, and external advisors to strengthen compliance, improve processes, manage risk, and maximize property tax savings.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee multi-state real estate and business personal property tax compliance, including assessments, filings, payments, and reporting.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party property tax providers, consultants, and external advisors.
- Manage outsourced property tax activities, ensuring accurate filings, timely payments, compliance with applicable regulations, and effective service delivery.
- Review property valuations and tax assessments to identify discrepancies, excessive valuations, and potential tax savings opportunities.
- Evaluate assessment appeal recommendations, coordinate supporting documentation, and oversee appeal strategies and outcomes.
- Manage property tax matters involving real estate, equipment, manufacturing facilities, and other specialized business assets.
- Oversee economic development incentives, property tax abatements, exemptions, and other available tax savings programs.
- Partner with Finance and Operations to evaluate incentive opportunities associated with capital investments, facility expansions, acquisitions, and other business initiatives.
- Monitor incentive agreements, reporting requirements, deadlines, and compliance obligations.
- Coordinate with Accounting and Finance on property tax accruals, budgets, forecasts, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Review third-party performance, establish service expectations, and monitor compliance deadlines and key performance indicators.
- Identify opportunities to improve property tax processes, strengthen internal controls, automate reporting, and standardize procedures.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support tax planning, operational changes, and ongoing business transformation initiatives.
- Prepare management reporting related to property tax liabilities, assessment appeals, tax savings, incentives, and compliance activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in property tax, tax consulting, compliance management, or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of real estate and business personal property tax compliance, valuations, assessments, and appeals.
- Experience managing third-party property tax providers, external consultants, or outsourced tax functions.
- Ability to evaluate property tax assessments, identify tax savings opportunities, and manage compliance risks.
- Experience with Vertex tax technology required.
- Experience with SAP or SAP S/4HANA strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of economic development incentives, tax abatements, exemptions, or related programs preferred.
- Experience with fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and property tax reporting requirements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large financial datasets.
- CPA, CMI, MBA, or another relevant professional qualification preferred.
- Experience within a large, global organization or asset-intensive industry such as manufacturing, construction materials, mining, or industrial operations is a plus.
- Base Salary: $125,000-$145,000, depending on experience.
- Annual Bonus: 15%.
- Hybrid Schedule: 3 days onsite per week following the initial transition period, which may require additional onsite time.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on the first day of employment.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Additional health, wellness, and employee benefit programs.
- Opportunities for professional development and internal advancement.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join a financially established, publicly traded global industry leader.
- Be part of a growing Shared Services organization undergoing significant business transformation.
- Work alongside a highly regarded leadership team that values collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement.
- Take ownership of property tax strategy, compliance oversight, valuation reviews, and economic development incentive programs.
- Play an important role in managing third-party relationships and identifying meaningful tax savings opportunities.
- Gain exposure to complex, multi-state property tax matters involving large-scale industrial and manufacturing assets.
- Help develop and improve processes, internal controls, and reporting capabilities within an expanding Indirect Tax department.
- Enjoy competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a flexible hybrid work environment.
- Position yourself for long-term career advancement within a large, evolving organization.