Strategic Property Tax Lead | Multi-State & Digitalization

Air Liquide SA; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide in Houston, TX is seeking a Property Tax Manager to lead our multi-state property tax program. You will partner with finance and operations to ensure accurate filings, manage risk, and drive efficiencies using AI and automation.

The role requires a bachelor's in accounting or finance, extensive property tax experience, and strong negotiation skills to defend assessments and optimize value. The hybrid schedule keeps you connected to our Houston team and local authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of property tax management experience, with direct reports.
• 10+ years of direct property tax experience across multi-state portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage deadlines and drive continuous process improvements.
• Direct end-to-end multi-jurisdictional real and personal property tax compliance.
• Lead property tax audits and negotiate with authorities to secure favorable outcomes.
• Oversee accruals, reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Mentor property tax staff and coordinate with Shared Services partners.
• Build relationships with state and local taxing authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Support cross-regional tax alignment and strategic tax advisory efforts.
• Assist with transfer pricing documentation and tax transformation initiatives.

Skills

Property tax management

Multi-state tax experience

Audit defense

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

PTMS

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Air Liquide in Houston, TX is seeking a Property Tax Manager to lead our multi-state property tax program. You will partner with finance and operations to ensure accurate filings, manage risk, and drive efficiencies using AI and automation.

The role requires a bachelor's in accounting or finance, extensive property tax experience, and strong negotiation skills to defend assessments and optimize value. The hybrid schedule keeps you connected to our Houston team and local authorities.