Property Tax Manager

We are looking for an experienced Property Tax Manager to establish and oversee the in-house property tax function for a large and growing real estate portfolio in Houston, Texas. This position plays a central role within Finance. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in property tax compliance, valuation strategy, and appeals management across a wide range of residential and land assets.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the full property tax process for a portfolio

• Administer filings, renditions, payment schedules, and jurisdictional deadlines across Texas counties and additional markets as the portfolio expands.

• Maintain detailed parcel-level tax records and collaborate with accounting teams to support accurate accruals, reconciliations, and timely payments.

• Review assessment notices and valuation changes, identify meaningful shifts in tax exposure, and communicate findings to leadership.

• Lead informal and formal assessment challenges by developing supporting documentation, presenting cases, and managing hearings before appraisal review boards.

• Prioritize annual protest activity by evaluating accounts with the greatest financial impact and aligning strategy to portfolio objectives.

• Oversee arbitration and administrative appeal matters when further action is justified to protect asset values.

• Use market intelligence, comparable transactions, and valuation inputs to strengthen tax appeal arguments and support value management decisions.

• Guide external consultants through a phased transfer of responsibilities to internal ownership while preserving continuity and service quality.

• Assess and implement specialized tools or software that improve large-scale property tax tracking, reporting, and workflow management.

For immediate consideration, contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in property tax, local tax, or a closely related corporate tax management role.

• Demonstrated success handling property tax compliance and appeals across large, multi-parcel real estate portfolios.

• Strong working knowledge of assessment procedures, protest timelines, and filing requirements in Texas jurisdictions.

• Experience preparing valuation support using market data, comparable sales, and other relevant appraisal inputs.

• Ability to represent business interests effectively in hearings, negotiations, and other tax dispute settings.

• Proven skill in coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders such as finance, legal, accounting, and operational teams.

• Experience managing third-party advisors or consultants while building internal processes and capabilities.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage detailed records across a high-volume asset base.

For immediate consideration, contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf

Compensation

$120,000.00-$150,000.00 Yearly

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