Property Tax Manager

GPM Investments, LLC•, NC

21h

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced, motivated Property Tax Manager to join our team and take the lead on real and personal property tax functions across multiple states and local jurisdictions. In this high-impact role, you’ll have the opportunity to own key areas of property tax compliance, oversee valuation and appeal processes, and provide strong leadership to our growing team. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external taxing authorities, making this an ideal position for someone who thrives on responsibility, influence, and cross-functional partnership. If you’re driven, strategic, and excited by the opportunity to optimize and strengthen a critical tax function within a dynamic convenience store environment, we’d love to connect with you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, real estate, or a related field preferred
Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in property tax, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
Strong knowledge of real and personal property tax regulations, assessment processes, and valuation methodologies across multiple jurisdictions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook), including advanced Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders
Detail-oriented with strong time management and project management capabilities

Nice To Haves

Experience within retail, convenience store, fuel, or multi-location environments preferred
Experience with property tax software or fixed asset systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the accurate and timely preparation, filing, and payment of multi-state and local real and personal property tax returns, including renditions and asset filings
Oversee property tax assessments and valuations; identify opportunities for reductions and lead the appeal and protest process to minimize tax liabilities
Manage property tax audits, inquiries, and notices from taxing jurisdictions, including gathering documentation, preparing responses, and negotiating resolutions
Maintain and review fixed asset records and property tax data to ensure accuracy and alignment with financial reporting
Conduct research on property tax laws, assessment methodologies, and legislative changes; provide guidance to leadership on tax implications affecting stores, fuel locations, and real estate holdings
Partner cross-functionally with Real Estate, Construction, Accounting, and Operations teams to ensure proper tax treatment of new store builds, acquisitions, disposals, and remodels
Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls and processes to ensure compliance with property tax regulations and company policies
Lead and develop team members by recruiting, training, assigning, coaching, and evaluating performance; establish clear expectations and support professional growth
Monitor property tax accruals and expenses; support financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting activities related to property tax obligations
Interface regularly with external consultants, assessors, and government authorities, as well as internal leadership across the organization
Other duties as assigned