Sr. Manager Real Estate Tax

McBride Executive Search; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

McBride Executive Search seeks a Senior Manager, Real Estate Tax to own corporate property tax functions, optimize assessments, and drive results for a national real estate organization. The role involves strategic analysis, appeals leadership, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration across Asset Management, Finance, Legal, and Accounting.

The candidate will lead the entire appeal process, coordinate with external consultants, and ensure accurate tax bill processing while providing clear

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of property taxation principles and valuation techniques.
• Strong understanding of property tax and real estate terminology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Strategic analysis and decision-making: evaluate assessments and determine appeal viability, analyze data and market trends.
• Leadership and representation: lead the appeal process, represent cases before boards, negotiate with consultants/attorneys.
• Financial planning and collaboration: own tax projections and budgeting, collaborate with asset management, finance, legal and accounting teams.
• Operations and systems: maintain tax databases, conduct research, ensure accurate tax bill processing.

Skills

Tax principles

Real estate terminology

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Real Estate, or related field

Job description

Tax Sr. Manager, Real Estate

Join this Team and Make an Impact!

Are you a strategic property tax professional ready to lead and optimize real estate tax operations? We're seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Real Estate Tax, to take ownership of corporate property tax functions and drive meaningful results for this national real estate organization.

About the Role

As the Senior Manager, Real Estate Tax, you'll be the driving force behind property tax strategy—from analyzing assessments and managing appeals to budgeting and coordinating with cross-functional teams. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will directly influence bottom line and operational efficiency.

What You'll Do

Strategic Analysis & Decision-Making

• Evaluate property tax assessments and determine appeal viability using cost, income, and sales comparison approaches
• Conduct comprehensive case reviews by analyzing sales data, assessment notices, rent rolls, income/expense reports, and market trends
• Make critical decisions on pursuing appeals and subsequent options

Leadership & Representation

• Lead the entire appeal process from initial assessment through resolution
• Represent cases before administrative appeals boards and participate in settlement negotiations
• Interview, evaluate, and negotiate with external consultants and attorneys

Financial Planning & Collaboration

• Own real estate tax projection and budgeting cycles
• Partner with Asset Management, Finance, Legal, Property Management, and Accounting teams to explain budgets, valuations, and appeal strategies
• Provide clear, detailed explanations of complex property tax matters to stakeholders

Operations & Systems

• Maintain and update property tax databases and information systems
• Conduct research, analyze evidence, and develop strategic recommendations for complex tax matters
• Ensure accurate tax bill processing and documentation

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial property assessment and/or valuation
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Real Estate, or related field
• Advanced knowledge of property taxation principles and valuation techniques
• Strong understanding of property tax and real estate terminology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)