Director, Site Selection & Incentives Advisory

Kroll • Austin, TX

13d

About The Position

Within Tax, our Site Selection & Incentives Advisory practice will assist companies in assessing and selecting new locations for their companies and accessing the myriad tax and other financial incentives offered by national, state and local governments in return for their investment initiatives and economic activity. In addition to traditional business incentives, this position will have a special emphasis on global incentives: identifying and delivering on site selection and incentives opportunities outside the US, as well as identifying in-bound US site selection and incentives opportunities for companies investing into the US from abroad.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the financial incentives (both statutory and discretionary in nature) available globally
• At least 12 years of relevant experience within a consulting or real estate firm, economic development agency, or a state tax agency
• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field (masters in economic development highly preferred)
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationships skills
• Dedication to teamwork
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with focus on Powerpoint and Excel
• Ability to adapt to ever-changing client demands
• Flexibility to travel, as needed
• Management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that help represent diverse communities
• Experience working with diverse teams

Nice To Haves

• masters in economic development highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Meeting with clients, assisting in assessing their needs for new locations or expansions of existing facilities
• Working cooperatively with clients to develop parameters for a new location and selecting variables and data to assist the client with their decisions.
• Developing discounted cash flow models to compare the benefits and advantages of each site under consideration
• Gathering data from national, state and local communities to support the models
• Presenting location analysis to clients and their leadership
• Creating and executing negotiating strategies on behalf of clients seeking credits and grants
• Directing staff as necessary in research, analysis and report preparation, application writing and other relevant tasks
• Presenting client projects to government officials and leading discussions with clients regarding relevant incentives programs and the process involved in qualifying
• Preparing and presenting proposals and qualifications to prospective clients
• Preparing and presenting comprehensive reports regarding the potential financial incentives available, given the client's facts

Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.
• Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees