- Location
- Houston, United States of America
- Workplace
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Master
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Category
- Finance
- Role type
- Individual Contributor
- Environment
- Office
- Source
- Workday
Overview
As a Senior Consultant for Real Property Tax, you'll work with teams to identify property tax savings opportunities for clients. Your responsibilities include conducting research, analyzing assessment data, inspecting properties, and preparing reports. You'll handle appeals, monitor the appeal process, and attend client meetings. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills with knowledge of valuation approaches and property tax processes. The position operates in a hybrid model with in-office expectations Tuesday-Thursday.
Description
Why Ryan?
Hybrid Work Options
Award-Winning Culture
Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
401K with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
Fertility Assistance Program
Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service
The ideal candidate will have analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with strong people skills. The successful candidate will be effective in researching issues, reconciling databases, and completing detailed calculations. Successful Ryan team members embrace and live Ryan’s values of Pursue Excellence, Wired to Win, Generosity Matters, Build Trust and Integrity Always and will embody and demonstrate accountability.
*Hybrid position, in-office expectations are typically Tuesday-Thursday but could be more during busy season. Commercial valuation experience needed.*
Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results
People:
- Create a positive team member experience.
Client:
- Responds to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities.
Value:
- Demonstrates full understanding of the annual property tax cycle for assigned real property portfolios.
- Builds awareness/understanding of jurisdictional rules and filing requirements.
- Demonstrates an ability to collect, review and fully understand client-provided data.
- Inspects properties and prepares appropriate reports deemed necessary by management.
- Analyzes assessment notices and determines potential assessment reductions.
- Applies software knowledge to efficiently work with client data.
- Possesses knowledge in assessment review, appeal determination, tax bill administration and the three valuation approaches; cost, sales comparison and income. Additionally, possesses knowledge of assessment equalization methodology that may apply in certain states.
- Handles appeals and monitors appeals process.
- Attends client status calls and meetings and provides supporting data and findings for leadership team.
- Works effectively with clients by taking an interest in the client’s industry and inquiring about trends and processes to gain a full understanding of their core business.
- Participates in recruiting efforts.
- Interacts and communicates effectively with team members.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Real Estate, Business Management, Public Administration, MIS/Entrepreneurship, International Business or other degree with MBA, MST or JD.
- Candidates with appropriate valuation designations preferred.
- Two - three years of property tax related experience.
- Desire to perform in a high-energy team environment.
- Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid driver’s license required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
- Standard indoor working environment.
- Occasional long periods of sitting or standing while working.
- Position requires regular interaction with employees and clients both in person and via e-mail and telephone.
- Independent travel requirement: ~20% local travel to hearings and client site visits.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
