Manager I - Real Property Tax

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for managing company’s real property tax accounting, reporting and analysis. The employee should be able to assist with various ad hoc reporting and research projects. The employee must have strong knowledge in lease accounting and compliance. Must have problem solving ability, leadership skills, a positive team driven attitude, presentation skills, a professional attitude, and must work well with internal and external team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand Triple Net Lease arrangement in relation to property tax expenses

• Maintain a tax calendar to monitor “Notice of Assessment” issuances and appealing deadlines for 200+ PODS facilities

• Establish and maintain a process to collect relevant data for analyzing and managing property tax costs

• Analyze and identify significant tax increases due to changes in valuation or changes in ownership

• Manage relationships with landlords and real estate team to minimize CAM expenses

• Be proactive about risks and saving opportunities

• Coordinate with lease accounting team and FP&A for accurate tax accrual and forecasting

• Ability to work with internal and external resources to resolve issues or lower taxes

• Assist with ad-hoc projects 

• May perform other functions and responsibilities as assigned

• Regular attendance and punctuality required

 

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES

• Typically reports to Head of Tax.  Direct supervisor job title(s) typically include: VP of Tax, Director of Tax, Tax Manager II 

• Typically is responsible for managing other employees.  Job title example(s) of employees directly supervised:  Tax Analyst I, Tax Analyst II, Tax Analyst III 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Essential Skills, Abilities and Example Behavior(s)

 

• BE ANALYTICAL: Able to effectively gather all relevant information; Able to identify key issues; Able to qualitatively and / or quantitatively process data; Able to identify relationships, draw logical conclusions and interpret results for use in decision-making

• SOLVE PROBLEMS: Able to apply both rational and creative processes and approaches to identify root causes of problems and solutions

• DEVELOP SELF: Able to accurately assess own strengths and development needs; Able to strive to improve those areas identified as needing development; Able to seek opportunity for development through the job, special assignments, training, or external activities

• COLLABORATE: Able to act as part of a larger team outside of the immediate department or group; Able to understand the importance of working with peers in other areas or management to reach "best practice" solutions for the organization; Able to inform and seek information to anticipate and consider the impact of decisions or actions on the overall organization

• WRITE PROFICIENTLY: Able to convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents; Able to write in a well-organized and concise, yet complete, format; Able to use vocabulary appropriate for the audience; Able to constructively review and edit the written work of others

• ACT WITH INTEGRITY: Able to demonstrate uncompromising adherence to ethical principles; Able to demonstrate honesty in all actions; Able to admit and correct mistakes promptly; Able to assume full responsibility and accountability for own actions

• PLAN: Able to develop short- and long-term operational and / or financial plans that are appropriately comprehensive, realistic, and effective in achieving goals; Able to anticipate obstacles and define alternate strategies; Able to integrate planning efforts across work units

• ORGANIZE: Able to assemble appropriate resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; Able to manage multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish goals; Able to schedule and coordinate work of others; Able to establish efficient work procedures to meet objectives; Able to form the right structures and teams to enhance productivity

• DELIVER QUALITY RESULTS: Able to deliver top quality service to all customers (internal and external); Able to ensure all details are covered and adhere to company policies; Able to strive to do things right the first time; Able to meet agreed-upon commitments or advises customer when deadlines are jeopardized; Able to define high standards for quality and evaluate products, services, and own performance against those standards

• BE PERSONALLY PRODUCTIVE: Able to use own time efficiently and avoid wasting time; Able to organize work with realistic priorities for self and others; Able to demonstrate stamina to sustain effort over a period of time; Able to set high but realistic standards for self; Able to produce a high volume of work; Able to balance personal and work commitments to