Property Tax, Senior Consultant

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Our Property Tax group, within the Indirect Tax practice, is a leader in the global commercial real estate (CRE) industry. Our dedicated team focuses on helping clients optimize cash flow and mitigate risk by addressing the intricacies of property assessment and taxation. You will play a key role in supporting our clients in relation to both regional and national projects, as well as value-added tax projects associated with property assessment and taxation. Your expertise will be called upon to critically review and evaluate property tax appeal positions, offering informed recommendations and adeptly managing the appeal process in accordance with the firm's rigorous policies, standards, and guidelines.

As a Property Tax Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. You will lead in delivering strategic property tax advisory services, ensuring clients navigate the complexities of tax obligations with expertise. You will also manage client relationships, oversee appeal processes, and conduct in-depth research and analysis to provide innovative solutions.

Your role is not just about analysis; it's about being a part of a team that delivers customized tax strategies within a complex and dynamic regulatory framework. In this role, you will monitor market trends and legislative changes, ensuring our clients are well-informed and can maximize tax recovery potential through all available programs and incentives.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a Property Tax, Senior Consultant, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Manage property tax valuation appeals and conduct in-depth market research to support valuation positions, ensuring accurate and favorable outcomes for clients
• Mentor and develop staff, guiding team members through complex valuation projects with expert advice and insights
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships by providing meaningful value, strategic advice, and impactful reporting, thereby building trust and ongoing engagement as you help clients manage their portfolios
• Evaluate properties and provide property tax consulting services, working with various stakeholders throughout the property tax lifecycle – from upfront advisory during assessment notices to representing clients at assessment tribunal hearings
• Oversee annual property tax budgeting for clients, ensuring timely payments, accurate forecasting, and proactive management of filing deadlines to maintain compliance and avoid penalties
• Engage in networking and business development activities, securing client referrals and identifying new service opportunities to grow our practice’s reach

Experience and skills you’ll use to solve

• Prior experience with a focus on property assessment valuation practices, property tax consulting, and advisory services
• A post-secondary degree (or equivalent work experience) in real property valuation, property assessment, real estate, urban studies, economics, finance, or law is preferred
• Completion of a Real Property Assessment Certificate or equivalent professional designation is highly valued. Recognized credentials include (but are not limited to): MIMA, AACI, CAE, MRICS, or FRICS
• Demonstrated people management and leadership skills, with the ability to coach team members, build strong relationships, and foster collaboration
• Analytical acumen for researching complex valuation and tax issues, with a proven ability to conduct thorough valuations of real property and interpret data to support appeal arguments
• Skilled in negotiation and dispute resolution, effectively leading settlement discussions to facilitate the resolution of valuation disputes with assessment authorities
• Strong research skills and familiarity with standard valuation methodologies and taxation principles, enabling you to craft well-supported arguments and strategies
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build new business and enhance operational efficiency, proactively seeking ways to improve processes and expand services
• Collaborative approach, working in concert with team members across the country
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer

The salary range* for this position is $ 82,300 - 137,000$, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual bonus payment. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon your skills, experience, qualifications and geographic location.

*Please note that the salary range for this position is reflected for our British Columbia region. Given our national recruiting approach, we recruit (and may hire) in other regions and therefore the salary range may differ depending on the work location. PwC is committed to competitive compensation and sharing salary ranges in accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation as they arise.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Tax, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Customs Brokerage, Customs Regulations, Customs Tariffs, Customs Valuation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Indirect Tax, Indirect Tax Controversies, Input Value Added Tax (VAT), Intellectual Curiosity, International Taxation, Learning Agility, Optimism, Professional Courage {+ 17 more}

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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