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Position Overview:

The Property Tax Senior Tax Specialist is recognized as an expert in job discipline and technical tax acumen both within the company and beyond demonstrating strategic vision and ability to leverage relationships within and across work groups to achieve results. The work is dynamic, fast-paced, and requires multi-tasking with a continuous improvement mindset. Significant problem-solving and analytical skills are required.  The Property Tax Senior Tax Specialist must be a self-starter, a proven leader and demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills to effectively engage with all key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Timely preparation and completion of state and local property tax filings for multiple entities and states pertaining to oil and gas operating properties including but not limited to refineries, industrial plants, pipelines, commercial properties and office buildings.  This involves working with other departments within the company to gather the required information, compile supporting documentation, and use of tax software in the preparation of the tax filings.

• Determine appropriate property tax valuation standards, recommend and assist in implementing property tax policies and procedures that ensure the most beneficial treatment for the Company and its affiliates.

• Develop and implement value-add tax planning strategies; research and identify proactive opportunities for tax savings utilizing abatements, exemptions, and regulatory and legislative analysis.

• Negotiate tax settlements at all stages of the valuation and/or appeal process.

• Lead and mentor other property tax professionals by developing and modeling advanced appraisal concepts and principles for Company assets and cultivate a culture of knowledge-sharing within the team.

• Provide property tax valuation expertise, advice and tax estimates for management pertaining to existing assets and operations, tax planning for proposed projects and investments and major transactions.

• Review and interpret existing and proposed property tax laws, regulations, policies and judicial interpretations to minimize the Company and its affiliate’s property tax liability and risk mitigation and advise key stakeholders accordingly.  Collaborate with internal staff and industry tax organizations in analyzing and developing action plans to address adverse state and local property tax regulations.

• Initiate appeals and legal challenges on valuations and regulatory issues as directed by Tax management.

• Coordinate the Company and its affiliate’s property tax audits, defend personal property tax returns before taxing jurisdictions, provide expert witness testimony, secure third-party witnesses and legal counsel, and prepare and provide recommendations concerning audit and litigation settlements.

• Represent the Company and its affiliates before state tax commissions, departments of revenue and local boards of review, as well as at national, state or local tax conferences and industry meetings to protect the Company and its affiliate’s interest.

• Advises and assists operating personnel in making tax-efficient investment decisions through analysis of available options.

• Network with internal business partners to address questions and resolve issues regarding the reporting of any potential tax liability and changes in the business operations.

• Assist Tax management with special projects, including time sensitive and confidential projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Five (5) to ten (10) years of progressive experience, or equivalent skillset level with greater than ten (10) years of experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field

• Strong subject matter expertise of tax rules and regulations.

• Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to communicate tax issues to non-tax team members.

• Strong ability to collaborate well across all

• functions.

• Ability to lead projects from beginning to end with minimal oversight.

• Travel is required and can be frequent (approximately 25%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing, pipeline or refining industry preferred

• Working knowledge of SAP