Director, Property Taxes, NA

Overview

This role involves leading the property tax lifecycle across the U.S. and Canada. Reporting to the Tax Vice President, you will oversee all aspects of property tax, including compliance, audits, appeals, valuations, accruals, forecasting, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and third-party advisors to minimize tax liability and support business initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 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.
• Proactively manage property tax valuations, coordinating with third-party providers and assessors.
• Analyze assessments to determine when to pursue appeals; lead appeal negotiations and settlement strategies.
• Oversee and respond to property tax audits, ensuring appropriate documentation and communication.
• 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.
• Research property tax laws, assessment methods, and compliance requirements in new jurisdictions.
• Analyze tax rates and valuation practices; estimate potential property tax liabilities.
• Engage and manage local consultants for jurisdiction-specific expertise.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (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 projections from external advisors for reasonableness.
• Streamline property tax operations through process improvements and automation.
• Evaluate and implement property tax software/tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• 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 (mix of public accounting and similar industry experience is a plus).
• 7+ years of relevant experience in property tax, including 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 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 required is expected to be up to 10% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, MST or CMI.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $200,000–$225,000 Base + Bonus. This range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations.
• This position is 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 with company match
  • Other voluntary benefits
• Compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown.

Location

• North America (U.S. and Canada).

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

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

While performing the duties, 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.

Additional Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies are not accepted; fees will not be paid for candidates submitted without an agreement in place.