Property Tax Director (1370)
New York, NY
TAX - Property Tax

Job Description and Requirements
At Duff & Phelps, we work with excellence in many areas of financial advisory and investment banking services, from M&A to valuation. The best part? The way we bring our unique insight to all of them. Our professionals bring practical experience, responsiveness and a collaborative approach to satisfy our clients needs with the rigor and independence that the market demands.

Duff & Phelps is one of the world's leading independent financial advisory firms. Our growing global presence attracts independent professionals who think outside the continent, while our entrepreneurial approach ensures each new mind makes a difference. What unites us? It's more than a job - it's an outlook.

If you're looking for a welcoming, diverse atmosphere, as well as the tools and support to foster your career, look to Duff & Phelps. We offer it all, plus the benefits and competitive compensation you expect as a professional. Bring your talent and motivation, and we'll provide you the means for success.

The Property Tax Advisory group identifies tax savings opportunities for our clients by reviewing their tangible property portfolio and associated property tax assessments and liabilities. Our property tax professionals specialize in complex properties typically found in the energy/utility, chemical, hi-tech, manufacturing, telecommunications and transportation industries.

Responsibilities:

  • Development and review of valuation reports to support personal and real property tax appeals through the use of cost, sales or income approaches to value
  • Identification and quantification of obsolescence and exemption opportunities
  • Development and review of written explanations for use in the appeal process
  • Lead presentations to state or local assessor offices when negotiating settlements
  • Develop and deliver practical, quality tax planning approaches that are based on the client?s tax situation
  • Direct the development of property tax planning recommendations and working with the client on plan implementation
  • Deliver projects in a timely manner with final work products that meet or exceed the client?s expectations
  • Direct the selection and use of outside attorneys, appraisers, or other experts when required
  • Develop and maintain client relationships to ensure an ongoing pipeline of project work
  • Direct the work of client service team members
  • Supervise, mentor, and train client service team members


Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a business related field
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant property tax consulting experience
  • Demonstrated expert knowledge in valuation assessments for real and personal property tax, property tax appeals, appraisal reviews, and litigation support
  • Substantial knowledge of real and personal property tax laws of various state and local jurisdictions
  • Proven ability to defend the scope of work performed in the project before state & local appeal boards and courts
  • Command of valuation theories and principals
  • Excellent project management and presentation skills, including superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Extensive experience in the use of Microsoft Excel to build valuation models
  • Previous experience leading a team of professionals
  • Ability to motivate others to excel in a professional services environment
Duff & Phelps is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We will not discriminate between applications for reason of gender, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, age or disability.

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