Director, Property Tax

Job Location Corporate Indianapolis Primary Role Lead all aspects of the real estate and business personal property tax practice, including timely payment of property tax bills, evaluating property assessment levels, filing appeals, budgeting, 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. Perform independent income/expense valuation analysis to determine if assessments are equitable. Preemptively conduct meetings with local assessing authorities to proactively seek appropriate assessment levels. File appeals at the appropriate jurisdictional level(s) when necessary. Lead and direct third‑party consultants and attorneys to provide technical guidance in property valuations, appeals, and litigation. Engage state and local tax assessing authorities independently or with consultants on valuation matters. Review and approve property assessments and tax bills. Prepare 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 success independently conducting complex property tax appeals for a multi‑state portfolio. Four‑year undergraduate degree, 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. Proficient computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Familiarity with ONESource (preferred). Professional designation such as MAI, ASA, CMI, CCIM, or JD (preferred). Travel required. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Simon is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you require assistance or need to request an accommodation due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io . This email is intended only for accommodation requests related to the application and interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr