Senior Manager, Property Tax Appeals and Analysis

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

The Senior Manager, Property Tax Appeals and Analysis, is a key member of the Public Storage tax team, responsible for strategically managing the property tax appeals process across a national portfolio. This position reports directly to the Director, Indirect Tax. The role requires a proactive leader who can identify value-creating opportunities within the appeals process, coordinate with external consultants, and deliver insightful analysis of year-over-year tax trends by state, district, and property. The ideal candidate will combine tax technical expertise, superior analytical skills, and strong communication abilities to support business objectives and ensure optimal property tax outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate opportunities to reduce property tax liability through the appeals process, leveraging data analytics and comprehensive market research.
• Develop and execute property tax appeal strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Act as the primary liaison between Public Storage and external consultants, ensuring all potential appeal opportunities are identified, thoroughly evaluated, and effectively pursued.
• Monitor and review the performance of external consultants, establishing clear expectations, tracking progress, and holding partners accountable for deliverables.
• Analyze and report on year-over-year property tax trends at the state, district, and property levels, providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of appeal activity, results, and cost-benefit analyses to guide future decisions and optimize resource allocation.
• Stay informed on changes in property tax laws, local market conditions, and industry best practices to ensure compliance and maximize cost savings.
• Prepare and present regular updates, reports, and presentations for executive management, highlighting key findings, risks, and opportunities.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process by anticipating tax impacts from appeals and market trends.
• Assist with ad-hoc tax projects and initiatives as required to support the overall strategy of the tax department.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Real Estate, or related field; CPA, CMI, or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in property tax appeals, analysis, or related roles, with multi-state or national exposure preferred.
• Strong knowledge of property tax laws, assessment methodologies, and the appeals process.
• Proven experience managing relationships with external consultants and vendors.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior executives.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• High level of integrity, professional judgment, and attention to detail.

Workplace

• One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month.

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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