Senior Property Tax Analyst
The Senior Property Tax Analyst supports Cushman & Wakefield's national Property Tax Services practice by managing complex property tax engagements for a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate assets. This position involves valuation analysis, assessment reviews, appeals preparation, client reporting, and coordination with appraisers, attorneys, and tax authorities. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze real and personal property assessments for accuracy, equity, and compliance with applicable tax regulations.
- Prepare valuation analyses using income, cost, and sales comparison approaches to support appeals and negotiations.
- Compile and analyze property-level financial data, rent rolls, and market comparables.
- Prepare and submit annual property tax returns, exemption filings, and supporting documentation.
- Assist with appeal preparation, including evidence packages, settlement summaries, and case documentation.
- Communicate with assessors, boards of review, and tax authorities to negotiate assessment reductions.
- Maintain accurate tracking of appeal statuses, filing deadlines, and jurisdictional requirements.
- Develop client deliverables including assessment summaries, valuation support, and tax savings analyses.
- Support senior team members in business development activities and client relationship management.
- Mentor and review work of junior analysts, ensuring accuracy and quality of deliverables.
Qualifications
Education : Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field (Master's degree preferred).Experience : 37 years of experience in property tax consulting, valuation, or commercial real estate analysis.Technical Skills :Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word (advanced modeling skills required).
Experience with Argus Enterprise and CoStar or similar market data tools preferred.Working knowledge of assessment processes and property tax laws across multiple jurisdictions.Certifications : State appraisal certification, ASA, or CPA a plus but not required.Other : Strong quantitative, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to handle confidential information responsibly.Competencies
Analytical Rigor : Demonstrated ability to analyze complex valuation and assessment data.Client Focus : Commitment to delivering exceptional service and actionable insights.Organization : Excellent time management and ability to prioritize competing deadlines.Collaboration : Works effectively across service lines and with external partners.Professionalism : Represents the firm with integrity in all client and assessor interactions.Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation for the position is : $72,250.00 - $85,000.00.
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.