Property Tax Manager

Verizon•Basking Ridge, NJ

1d•$92,500 - $161,000•Hybrid

About The Position

When you join Verizon, you want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or four or more years of work experience
Four or more years of relevant work experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
Four plus years of multistate property tax or other related experience.
Demonstrated experience with Excel.
Demonstrated experience with Alteryx, Tableau, Python or other analytics/automation, and generative AI.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting
A CPA.
Public accounting experience, especially Big 4.
Demonstrated experience with PTMS.
People leader experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the compliance for all assigned state and local property tax returns ensuring processes are well documented and accurate analysis and support are provided.
Manage the valuation for all assigned states and ensure valuation support is accurate and useful and team resources are allocated appropriately to assist with negotiations.
Manage, supervise and mentor any assigned property tax staff.
Manage tax payments to ensure that payments are made timely and that internal policies and procedures are followed.
Ensure all SOX & internal controls are reviewed regularly and followed for all compliance functions, make recommendations for change as needed.
Ensure any risk that falls outside of SOX & internal controls are reviewed and mitigated appropriately.
Develop & lead tax strategies to reduce overall property tax.
Review monthly accrual analysis & assist in determining annual budgetary needs as required.
Manage inquiries, audits and litigation related to assigned state and local filings.
Provide property tax advice and guidance to Verizon management and personnel through subject matter expertise in interpretation of existing laws, regulations, court cases, tax returns, and assessments.
Foster and maintain open communication and working relationships with team, tax department customers and state and local taxing authorities.
Manage high volumes of data utilizing Property Tax software, Excel, Alteryx, generative AI solutions and other pertinent tools.