Senior Consultant, Property Tax

Overview
WHO WE ARE
Revantage is a Blackstone Company that provides a highly skilled employee base, best-in-class processes, and state-of-the-art technology to multiple Blackstone real estate portfolio companies. Sectors include Hospitality, Industrial, Multi-Family, Office, Retail, Senior Housing, and Manufactured Homes.
Revantage, headquartered in Chicago, is one of three global offices that includes Revantage Asia and Revantage Europe.
WHAT WE VALUE: OUR CULTURE
Creating a culture that inspires change and momentum requires the right team. We know what it takes to lead an industry, and are looking for leaders who seek constant growth, want to excel, and continuously improve upon themselves and the industry. The culture at Revantage is built on our shared core values and commitment to be:

• Achievers - We expect high standards for ourselves and enable the success of our teams
• Enthusiasts - We face challenges with optimism and believe anything is possible
• Leaders - We commit to continuously improve our performance
• Learners - We learn from our challenges and successes
• Partners - We deliver value and positive impact to our partners

WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE
The Senior Consultant, Property Tax role independently provides analytical support to the department, identifies trends and exposures, communicates analysis results and action plans to senior staff.
Responsibilities
HOW YOU ADD VALUE
Financial Reporting, Tax Analysis, and Research and Procedures:

• Perform analytical projects for the Property Tax Department including value, expense, budgeting, and other tax function reviews
• Assist with appeal administration; challenge 3rd-Party service provider recommendations as appropriate, throughout the appeal process.
• Assist senior staff with buy/sell analysis and expense estimates.
• Assist in abatement, personal property, income and expense, and other compliance administration activities as required.
• Verify all mandatory forms are filed accurately and timely by 3rd-Party service providers.
• Assist with maintenance and creation of department performance reports.
• Assist in assessment and financial information data maintenance; works with senior staff to ensure records are accurate and complete.
• Request and track all financial statements, rent rolls, etc.
• Review and coordinate financial reporting and data integration into Property Tax systems.
• Perform research projects on the following but not limited to title policy review, jurisdiction tax policies, property re-parceling, escalation and tenant audit requests.
• Provide materials to 3rd-Party service providers a s needed.

Annual Budget Process:

• Assist with the creation and review of property tax budgets and re-forecasts.
• Assist with estimating annual 3rd-Party service provider expenses for property budgets.
• Assist with production and distribution of the final Budget Reporting package(s).

Department Administrative Functions:

• Assist in creating and updating records, etc. to reflect changes to portfolio (acquisitions and dispositions)
• Provide analysis and confirm record accuracy utilizing due diligence reports, closing materials, and other resources.
• Ensure proper acquisition and disposition procedures are followed.
• Assist with review of tax bills and invoice processing and ensure that all tax bills are accounted for, accurate, and processed timely.
• Assist with resolution of payment application issues with local collectors.
• Assist with refund and consultant invoice management.
• Distribute year-end and ad-hoc reports to consultants as needed.
• Assist in the maintenance of all computer and file systems including, but not limited to, the input of new client property and assessment records.

Qualifications
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics or finance
• Minimum of 5 years experience in property tax
• Extensive knowledge in Excel
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Be able to work independently and in a group environment.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize demands, and have strong organizational skills.
• Limited travel may be required.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with real estate operations, legal documents, and due diligence process associated with the acquisition and sale of commercial properties.
• Completion of Intermediate Property Taxation course(s) or IPT-CMI candidates preferred.

PERKS FOR YOU

• Competitive salary, overall compensation, and 401(k)
• Work-life balance offerings include:
  • Remote work policy
  • Productive Hours - weekly meeting-free work time
  • Bi-weekly Summer Fridays
• In-house and external learning & development opportunities
• Generous health insurance and wellness benefits

EEO Statement
Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer . We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements, and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [email protected]
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