Director, Property Tax

Company: CBRE Group, Inc.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the day-to-day leadership/management of the property tax services group in Chicago, Illinois. Responsibilities include team management, business development, team training and development and oversight of appeals.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Creates and implements strategic initiatives to meet the objectives of the office.

Develops and implements practice policies and procedures to increase operational efficiencies for the team.

Coaches and directs staff to help ensure all office strategic initiatives are achieved.

Oversees and leads a local office/specialty and depending on the size could be between 2-10 people

Ensure all property tax appeals are prosecuted timely and effectively.

Ensure all property tax estimates are completed accurately and completely.

Ensure all property tax activities are done well and within the laws of the state.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area. Recommends staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime. Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff. Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values. QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree required in business, accounting, finance or related field. Minimum of 3 years of property tax advocacy required.

supervising / leadership experience preferred


CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

As required by state licensing body.


COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues.


FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate complex figures. Ability to forecast and prepare budgets. Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports.


REASONING ABILITY

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.


OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Appraisal knowledge


SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.


-- US Company Profile About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2019 revenue). The company has more than 100,000 employees (excluding affiliates) and serves real estate investors and occupiers through more than 530 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers a broad range of integrated services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com. My Profile Create and manage profiles for future opportunities.

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