Director, Property Tax

Job Location: Corporate Indianapolis PRIMARY ROLE: The position will be responsible for leading all aspects of the real estate and business personal property tax practice, including timely payment of property tax bills; evaluating property assessment levels and, if necessary, the filing of appeals; property tax budgeting; and researching and responding to matters involving property assessments and taxation. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: * Lead an assigned property tax portfolio to ensure compliance with real property ad valorem filings, audits, bill payments, and tax planning; * Performing independent Income/Expense valuation analysis to determine if assessments are equitable; * Preemptively conduct meetings with local assessing authorities to proactively seek appropriate levels of assessment and, when necessary, file appeals at the appropriate jurisdictional level(s); * When necessary, lead and direct 3rd party consultants and attorneys to provide critical technical guidance in property valuations, appeals, and litigation using an in-depth knowledge of relevant statues, court decisions, real estate appraisal techniques, and local customs and practices; * Be able to effectively engage state and local tax assessing authorities independently or with 3rd party consultants on valuation matters; * Reviewing and approving property assessments and tax bills; * Preparing property tax budgets; * Research and respond to administrative matters involving property assessments and taxation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * 10-12+ years of multi-state property tax and assessment experience including demonstrated success independently conducting complex property tax appeals for a multi-state portfolio; * Four-year undergraduate degree required, preferably in real estate, valuation, finance, or law; * Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills; * Highly motivated, proactive and results oriented; * Strong valuation and financial analysis skills in the commercial real estate sector and the ability to work well within a team environment; * Proficient computer skills (i.e., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint); familiarity with ONESource preferred; * A professional designation such as MAI, ASA, CMI, CCIM, or JD preferred; * Travel will be required