Property Tax Leader

GreatAmerica; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parking

Service Awards

Hybrid work arrangements

Business casual

Job summary

GreatAmerica Financial Services is seeking a Property Tax Leader to guide our tax team and ensure accurate, compliant property tax management across the organization. You will drive system improvements, coach a high-performing group, and partner with business operations to align tax processes with company goals while delivering outstanding GreatAmerica Experience.

This senior role requires strategic thinking, strong communication, and the ability to influence without authority while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• Minimum seven years in property tax experience.
• Experience with tax software and Excel power queries.
• Leasing industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as key contact for property tax operations and leadership.
• Lead resolution of lessee and customer tax questions and coding.
• Develop and optimize property tax systems and processes.
• Coach and develop team members and track performance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Equivalent experience

Tools

Property tax software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth.

We are looking to add a Key Member to our Tax Team!

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

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.

Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.