Property Tax Financial Analyst

Company Description

With more than 2,600 locations nationwide, Public Storage is the leader in the self-storage industry, and given our number of tenants, we may very well be the world's largest landlord. We've experienced unprecedented growth over the past four decades, and it's in no small part due to the dedicated team that has helped us become an S&P 500 industry leader, the country's largest real estate investment trust (REIT), and the most recognizable name in self-storage.

Job Description

The Property Tax Financial Analyst is one of the key direct reports to the head of Property and Sales Tax at Public Storage. The Analyst responsibilities include leading the department's analytical efforts related to development, redevelopment and acquisition underwriting, transaction execution and investment memorandum preparation. Responsibilities:

• Ad hoc operational analysis, monthly and quarterly reporting preparation, budget forecasting, capital budgeting, and historical investment performance review.
• Prepare meaningful financial analyses, presentations, and performance templates to aid senior management decisions
• Analyze and report on year-over-year property tax trends at the state, district, and property levels, providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of appeal activity, results, and cost-benefit analyses to guide future decisions and optimize resource allocation.
• Prepare senior management reporting packages, including actual-to-budget and forecast-to-budget variance analysis and cash forecasting
• Prepare and present regular updates, reports, and presentations for executive management, highlighting key findings, risks, and opportunities related to changes in property tax laws, local market conditions, and industry best practices to ensure compliance and maximize cost savings.
• Gather property-specific & market information by researching a variety of sources including, industry, regulatory and economic information, demographic data, and property information
• Participate in ad hoc tax projects and initiatives as required to support the overall strategy of the tax department.

Qualifications

• Bachelors and/or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, asset management, private equity or investment banking
• Real Estate industry experience is preferred; experience working with property tax appeals, analysis or related roles with multi-state or national exposure preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional Microsoft Office skills with a focus on Excel
• Strong analytical skills
• Energetic, organized, creative, and highly motivated person with the ability to learn and work independently and collaboratively
• Strong work ethic and ability to support multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
• Strength of character and flexible style to work successfully with a range of people, from staff to executives. Has the personal presence to deal effectively with these constituencies
• An entrepreneurial spirit who has the commitment and wherewithal to collaboratively grow the Public Storage platform. This person will bring and implement industry best practices and sophistication to the company.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Workplace

• One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month.

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. "*Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions or requiring sponsorship now or in the future. We do not provide training plans or support for F-1 OPT, STEM OPT extensions, or future visa sponsorship.

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