Senior Consultant, Real Property Tax

The Property Tax Senior Consultant ("Senior Consultant") works with a team to identify property tax savings opportunities for clients and possesses an intermediate understanding of valuation techniques. This includes conducting research, analyzing and interpreting comparable assessment data, market data, and sales transactions. The Senior Consultant assists the team with assessment review and monitoring the appeal process for client portfolios. The Senior Consultant is responsible for creating positive team member experiences, which lead to excellent client service and drive revenue and profit for the Firm.

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.

Duties and Roles:

• 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 the appeals process.
• Attends client status calls and meetings and provides supporting data and findings for the 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.