Senior Consultant Real Property Tax

About the role

Ryan is hiring a Senior Consultant Real Property Tax in Glendale, California. The consultant works with a team to identify property tax savings opportunities for clients, using an intermediate understanding of valuation techniques. The role involves research, analysis of comparable assessment data, market data and sales transactions, and assistance with assessment reviews and the appeal process.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities
• Demonstrate a full understanding of the annual property tax cycle for assigned portfolios and of jurisdictional rules and filing requirements
• Collect, review and understand client-provided data, inspect properties and prepare reports requested by management
• Analyze assessment notices and determine potential assessment reductions
• Apply software knowledge to work efficiently with client data
• Handle appeals and monitor the appeals process
• Attend client status calls and meetings and provide supporting data and findings to leadership
• Take an interest in the client's industry and trends, participate in recruiting, and communicate effectively with team members

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Real Estate, Business Management, Public Administration, MIS/Entrepreneurship, International Business or another degree with an MBA, MST or JD; candidates with valuation designations preferred
• One to three years of audit or tax-related experience
• Leadership, problem-solving and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple assignments, manage ambiguity and work independently and in teams
• Valid driver's license; occasional long periods of sitting or standing; independent travel of 30 to 40%

Required skills

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and internet research
• Knowledge of assessment review, appeal determination, tax bill administration and the three valuation approaches (cost, sales comparison, income)
• Knowledge of assessment equalization methodology where applicable

What we offer

• Salary of $86,000 - $113,850, with possible incentive compensation
• Hybrid work options and award-winning culture
• 14 weeks of 100% paid leave for new parents (adoption included) and a four-week company-paid sabbatical after five years
• Monthly gym membership or equipment reimbursement, benefits eligibility day one, 401K with employer match and tuition reimbursement after one year
• Fertility assistance program