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Property Tax Leader

GreatAmericaNorthbrook, Illinois, United States …FULL-TIME
$135k – $185kAI estimatePosted 1+ months ago
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GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company

providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our

exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our

team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth.

WE ARE LOOKING TO ADD A KEY MEMBER TO OUR TAX TEAM!

The Property Tax Leader is responsible for ensuring compliance with all aspects

of the property tax cycle with emphasis on quality control and risk mitigation.

The Property Tax Leader will also be responsible for personnel development and

for design, development and execution of strategic compliance initiatives and

processes.  This role requires a person that is self-directed with strong

communication, analytical, collaboration, influential leadership, and

problem-solving skills.  The Property Tax Leader will make decisions to ensure

we meet targets for service, productivity, and team member engagement.

As a Property Tax Leader, you will

  • Function as key point of contact for business operations; understand

priorities of various corporate, business unit, and functional leadership

  • Lead resolution of lessee and customer questions, and taxing jurisdiction

issues pertaining to asset tax coding, property tax charges, and system logic

  • Drive compliance system development and modification, including PTMS, Epicor

and Excel Power Queries and Power Pivots to ensure the team is performing

optimally

  • Champion improvements within the function, including but not limited to

sponsoring and leading strategic property tax initiatives related to

development and modification of new and existing programs and compliance

related software as well as policy/procedure changes

  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of property tax processes; continually review

and enhance quality control processes, identify risks and drive resolution,

ensure accuracy and effectiveness of third-party service portfolio

administration for property tax compliance

  • Oversee account reconciliation process including resolution of discrepancies

and identification of potential process improvements and/or efficiencies

  • Identify, analyze, and resolve complex property tax compliance issues
  • Provide formal coaching and feedback to team members; identify and

communicate challenging work that will provide development opportunities;

encourage creativity and recognize individual performance

  • Track, review, and report team performance metrics to internal leadership
  • Monitor team resource needs; effectively communicate updates on resource

needs to internal leadership

  • Provide outstanding GreatAmerica Experience for external as well as internal

customers

To be successful in this role, you will need

Attributes

  • Proactive problem-solving attitude, with focus on improving processes through

a disciplined approach

  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Strong business acumen.  Ability to understand underlying business issues

related to taxes

  • Demonstrated self-starter who is goal oriented, and a creative, critical

thinker

  • Ability to multi-task, with a combination of analytical and organizational

skills

  • Effectively displays solid leadership skills and the ability to influence

without authority

  • Strong sense of urgency and follow through in addressing issues
  • Proven interpersonal and relationship building skills
  • Demonstrated ability to apply business judgement while appropriately

balancing competing business interests

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Equivalent experience will be considered

Experience

  • Ideal candidate will have seven years or more of directly related property

tax experience

  • Candidates with a combination of tax technical background and proven

leadership ability will be considered

  • Prior leasing industry experience preferred

Computer Skills

  • Experience with Microsoft Office products primarily Word and Excel
  • Significant experience with property tax software strongly preferred

Sharing rewards is an integral part of our culture. We believe in the value of

hard work and reward our employees beyond the paycheck. Our total rewards

package is based on eligibility and includes

Financial Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
  • 401(k) and Company Match
  • Annual Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off

Health, Wellbeing, and Family Planning Benefits

  • Paid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first

year of service.

  • Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time.
  • Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
  • Gym Reimbursement
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long Term Disability
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental Leave

Education and Career Planning Benefits

  • Tuition Assistance
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Leadership Development Opportunities

Perks

  • Paid Parking
  • Service Awards
  • Hybrid work arrangements
  • Business casual environment
  • A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you!

If your experience aligns closely, please apply. We value diverse backgrounds

and adding new perspectives. We encourage you to apply if you can make a strong

impact in this role at www.greatamerica.com/careers

[http://www.greatamerica.com/careers].

Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

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