Consultant, Tax

The Opportunity

The Real Estate Asset Management Department is hiring a Tax Consultant, located in the Toronto office. The successful candidate will partner with Restaurant Development, Real Estate, Asset Management, Legal, Construction, Owner/Operators etc. and be accountable for Property Assessment, Assessment Appeal and Property Taxation related responsibilities for the National portfolio.

Key customers include: Restaurant Development Team, Real Estate, Construction, Asset Management, Owner Operators (Franchisees), McOpCo (Corporate Owned), and other internal and external business partners.

Duties

• Review of Property Assessments for existing and new development to identify properties that require appeal and/or have tax savings opportunities.
• Assist in filing Assessment Appeals with the appropriate Authorities.
• Prepare and update property tax estimates for new construction, redevelopment and relocation properties.
• Assist in the review of new tax clause language to identify risks and limit liabilities on direct costs.
• Prepare and submit responses to requests for information such as for new purchases, new construction or redevelopment.
• Review and tracking of Property Assessments, communicate valuation changes to internal stakeholders.
• Special property assessment & tax-related projects as assigned.
• Assemble and compile essential assessment information from Assessing Authorities, review and track accurate collection of data variables such as rents, cap rates, zoning, land sales etc. for existing and new development.
• Maintaining integrity of data in tax files, pipeline reports and database for existing and new development.
• Communicate with internal & external stakeholders and responding to customer inquiries.
• Keep apprised on new and amended assessment and tax legislation. 
• Stay current with on-going redevelopment and new construction projects, monitor impact and valuation changes.
• Investigating Tax Relief Programs for new development, obtaining required data & filing applications for rebates.
• Review and analyze tax bills and leasehold invoices for new development to ensure accuracy.
• Assist in lease audit of CAM & Tax year end reconciliations as required for new development and existing assets.

Qualifications

• University Degree or College Diploma required;
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience within a commercial Property Assessment and Tax role;
• Knowledge of property assessment and appraisal theory, regulations, and policy;
• Sound knowledge of real property assessment valuation practices, tax legislation and regulations;
• Great oral and written skills with ability to effectively communicate across all levels within and outside the organization;
• AIMA Designation is an asset (or working towards);
• Well-organized, with excellent multi-tasking and prioritizing skills to manage multiple tasks at any given time, with tight deadlines - while still maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Excellent computer skills, specifically with Excel;
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adjust quickly to change;
• Critical thinker and ability to escalate when assistance is needed in a timely manner;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with impeccable professional standards.