Director, Property Taxes, NA

Overview

This role involves leading the property tax lifecycle across the U.S. and Canada for a diverse portfolio of owned and leased assets. The position supports compliance, minimizes property tax liability, and enables business initiatives through proactive tax planning and process improvement.

The Director of Property Tax – North America reports to the Tax Vice President and oversees end-to-end property tax strategy, filings, audits, appeals, valuations, accruals, forecasting, reporting, and collaboration with internal teams and third-party advisors.

Responsibilities

Property Tax Strategy & Compliance

• Lead the end-to-end North America property tax function (real and personal property) across a diverse portfolio of owned and leased assets.
• Ensure accurate and timely filings of all property tax returns and payments across U.S. states and Canadian provinces.
• Maintain compliance with all local, state, and provincial tax laws and regulations.
• Identify opportunities for exemptions, abatements, and other cost reduction strategies.
• Track abatements and file annual reporting timely and accurately to comply with local requirements.

Valuation, Appeals & Audit Management

• Proactively manage property tax valuations, coordinating with third-party providers and assessors.
• Analyze assessments to determine when to pursue appeals.
• Lead appeal negotiations and develop settlement strategies.
• Oversee and respond to property tax audits, ensuring appropriate documentation and communication.

Forecasting, Accruals & Reporting

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual property tax accrual process; ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Partner with FP&A on tax forecasting and budgeting to support strategic financial planning.
• Prepare executive-level reports to communicate property tax exposure and savings.

Property Tax Research in New Markets

• Research property tax laws, assessment methods, and compliance requirements in new jurisdictions.
• Analyze tax rates, valuation practices, and estimate potential property tax liabilities.
• Engage and manage local consultants for jurisdiction-specific expertise.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (including Accounting, Finance, New Site Development (NSD), Construction, Procurement, Capital Markets, Legal, and Operations) to assess property tax implications of transactions, leases, or capital projects before new market entry.
• Identify local appeal procedures, tax incentives, and abatement opportunities.
• Develop property tax projections and/or review property tax projections from external advisors for reasonableness.

Process Improvement & Technology

• Streamline property tax operations through process improvements and automation.
• Evaluate and implement property tax software/tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as a subject matter expert on property tax impacts for business initiatives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field; CPA, MST or CMI preferred.
• 3+ years of Big 4 or Regional public accounting experience in a relevant position. A mix of public accounting and similar industry experience is a plus.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in property tax, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian property tax regulations and valuation methodologies.
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Office software tools, such as Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience managing complex portfolios in a fast-paced, multi-state and/or multinational environment.
• Proven track record of successful audit defense and appeal negotiation.
• Experience with tax software (e.g., OneSource, PTMS, or similar). Familiarity with Yardi accounting software is a plus.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of accounting such as debits and credits.
• Travel is expected to be up to 10%, but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, MST, or CMI
• Familiarity with Yardi accounting software

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range

• $200,000–$225,000 Base + Bonus
• This range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations.

Additional Compensation Notes

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown.

Benefits

Eligible for company benefits including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance
• Participation in a 401k program that includes company match
• Many other additional voluntary benefits

Location

United States and Canada (North America). Travel up to 10% is expected; may increase over time.