Manager, Real Estate Tax
Ventas, Inc
- Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepare RE tax underwriting estimates for target properties, transfer tax estimates, and closing documents.
- Collecting & maintaining property tax data in the tax software system; including appeal recommendations, appeal status, hearing results, and final values.
- Collaborate with Real Estate Tax Analyst to prepare annual RE tax budgets for the various business segments.
- Collaborate with Accounting Manager, Tax with monthly property tax accrual review.
- Special research projects originating from various Ventas teams; Tax, Legal, Acquisitions, Accounting, and Asset Management.
- Strong knowledge of ad valorem tax law, rules, and regulations
- Solid foundation in appraisal theory and techniques
- Strong background in accounting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- High level of initiative and ability to work independently
- Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written
- Ability to work effectively with peers, subordinates, external contacts, and all levels of management
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, or equivalent experience required
- Completion of property tax/valuation courses preferred (e.g., Appraisal Institute [AI], Institute for Professionals in Taxation [IPT], or International Association of Assessing Officers [IAAO])
- Preferred certifications: CPA, MBA, CMI (one or more)
- Minimum 5+ years of total professional experience required
- 3+ years of real estate tax underwriting experience preferred
- 3+ years of property tax appeal experience preferred
- 3+ years of experience using OneSource Property Tax software preferred
- 3+ years of experience filing property tax returns preferred