Commercial Property Tax Consultant- Business Personal Property (BPP)

Ownwell • Austin, TX

10d

About The Position

Ownwell helps property owners reduce the costs of owning real estate by automatically identifying and managing the reduction of property tax bills through appeals, exemptions, and corrections. The company aims to make property ownership costs more transparent and equitable, especially for those disproportionately affected by inaccurate tax assessments. Ownwell is a well-funded, venture-backed company experiencing significant growth and seeking driven, passionate team members to join their collaborative and positive culture. The company has assembled a diverse team of experts and is committed to its core values: Customer Obsession, Take Ownership, Do The Right Thing, Go Far Together, and Accelerate Innovation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in commercial property tax, with an emphasis on BPP, and a proven track record of achieving industry-best results for clients.
• Strong working knowledge of property tax laws and regulations around BPP, with the ability to ensure appropriate application to minimize tax liabilities.
• Deep understanding of real estate valuation methodologies, how they vary by property type, and how tax codes vary by jurisdiction.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to identify potential roadblocks and formulate/implement effective solutions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity with confidence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with high-value Commercial Tax Appeals or experience at a Commercial Tax Firm.
• Experience with filing business personal property renditions and handling property tax protests.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, finance, economics, accounting, or real estate.
• Alignment with Ownwell's core values: Customer Obsession, Take Ownership, Do The Right Thing, Go Far Together, Accelerate Innovation.
• Passion for Ownwell's mission and making an impact for all types of property owners.
• Strong execution orientation and thoughtful velocity in work approach.

Nice To Haves

• Appraisal experience with professional designations like MAI, CCIM, and CMI.

Responsibilities

• Oversee property tax appeals on a portfolio of commercial properties throughout the administrative appeal process, from informal discussions to formal ARB Hearings.
• Conduct in-depth evaluations of CRE properties across many geographies for appeal, identifying opportunities for innovation and automation.
• Support operations in onboarding new clients and filing appeals as needed.
• Manage all aspects of commercial property taxes and the appeal process, acting as a jurisdictional subject matter expert.
• Communicate new issues, legislative changes, and training opportunities internally and to clients.
• Prepare and file annual business personal property (BPP) renditions across jurisdictions, tracking deadlines, extension rules, and penalty structures.
• Review and analyze client fixed-asset schedules and depreciation to ensure correct classification, valuation, and reporting.
• Identify and remove ghost/phantom assets and apply appropriate depreciation and obsolescence to minimize taxable value.
• Surface and pursue applicable BPP exemptions and special treatments (e.g., Freeport, goods-in-transit, pollution control, interstate commerce).
• Challenge inflated BPP assessments through informal reviews and formal ARB hearings.
• Serve as Ownwell's subject matter expert on BPP rules, rendition requirements, and legislative changes across jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to pitch, demonstrate, and close potential clients, including analysis, estimates, and client discussions.
• Work with operations to manage client properties in the system, ensure timely evaluation, and support appeal filing.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve software and automation in the appeal pipeline.
• Work with client success to support clients, answer questions, and ensure best-in-class service and results.
• Think outside the box and continuously improve processes.

Benefits

• Flexible PTO
• 11 company holidays
• Last week of the year off to recharge and reset
• Competitive health benefits
• $1,000 learning stipend per year
• Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental and bonding leave
• Complimentary real estate and tax consulting licensing and renewal (as applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior