Manager, Property Tax

Buckeye Career•Houston, TX

About The Position

Buckeye Partners is currently seeking a Manager, Property Tax experience in oil and gas related industry with substantial experience in all aspects of property tax services to join our team! Role Summary: The Manager, Property Tax role will lead multi-state property tax compliance and valuation initiatives. This role ensures accurate assessments, minimizes tax risk, and supports strategic business decisions across our growing operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. (required)
8+ years in oil and gas or related industry with extensive property tax expertise.
Technical skills: Multi-state property tax compliance and valuation appeals.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
This position requires the ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and or/quantitative productivity standards.
This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.
This person must perform duties that require considerable use of arms and extended hours of sitting.
Required use of all ergonomically safe equipment in performance of job.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with itamlink software (preferred).
CMI designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Tax Strategy & Analysis: Evaluate ad valorem tax laws to identify planning opportunities for assets, acquisitions, and projects.
Valuation: Review property tax valuations for complex assets, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and identifying any opportunities for tax savings.
Representation & Negotiation: Advocate for the company in negotiations with taxing authorities, appraisers, and review boards to secure fair valuations and resolve disputes.
Legislative Monitoring: Track state tax law changes, analyze impacts, and communicate findings to leadership.
Compliance & Reporting: Prepare multi-state property tax returns, estimated payments, extensions, and quarterly provisions with accurate reconciliations.
Due Diligence : Assess property tax implications for mergers and acquisitions.
Audit Support: Represent the company during audits and defend positions claimed on returns.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement efficiencies in tax processes.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead ad valorem tax budgeting and forecasting activities.
And other duties as assigned.