Senior Consultant, Complex Property Tax in Regina

The Property Tax 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 responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results:

• Create a positive team member experience.
• Respond to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities.
• Demonstrate full understanding of the annual property tax cycle for assigned real property portfolios.
• Build awareness/understanding of jurisdictional rules and filing requirements.
• Collect, review and fully understand client-provided data.
• Inspect properties and prepare appropriate reports deemed necessary by management.
• Analyze assessment notices and determine potential assessment reductions.
• Apply software knowledge to efficiently work with client data.
• Possess knowledge in assessment review, appeal determination, tax bill administration and the three valuation approaches; cost, sales comparison and income.
• Handle appeals and monitor appeals process.
• Attend client status calls and meetings and provide supporting data and findings for leadership team.
• Work 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.
• Participate in recruiting efforts.
• Interact and communicate effectively with team members.
• Perform 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 Diploma in Appraisal and Assessment.
• Candidates with appropriate valuation designations preferred.
• Two to three years appraisal, audit or 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, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver’s license required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran