Property Tax Manager

World leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with approximately 66,000 employees and serves more than 3,6 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902. Air Liquide’s ambition is to be the leader in its industry, delivering long-term performance and acting responsibly.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

• Manage the process for property tax compliance and other property tax matters (returns, assessments, appeals, payments, audits etc.), assists in pursuing economic incentive opportunities, and has acquired knowledge in tax and non-tax ERP systems such as PTMS and Oracle. 

• Responsible for, property tax accrual accounting analysis and ensuring budgets for forgoing functions is complete and accurate.  

• Manage, train, advise and review staff work product for accuracy and completeness.  Set goals, manage performance and expectations.

• Ensure all business personal property and real property tax payments are made timely.  

• Assists Director of Property Tax, Government Affairs and Business Development teams with economic incentives for ongoing and prospective investment associated with new facilities and/or expansion. 

• Responsible for continuous process improvements associated with property tax.  

• Work effectively and collaboratively with offshore Shared Services model for critical asset reporting data, accounting and accounts payable.  

• Deliver results by communicating, engaging, and working with teammates through effective performance management, implementing continuous improvement methods while maintaining customer focus; and embodying company purpose and values to inspire others to perform at their best. 

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Are you a MATCH?

• Property tax knowledge and prepare, manage, and file material value property tax filings for all Company assets within PTMS. 

• Property valuation background and understanding for industrial, manufacturing, chemical, and process plants.

• Assist and manage for the successful outcomes on property tax audits.

• Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize under pressure and within timeline constraints

• Ability to work with local property tax authorities.

• Assist the Director of Property Tax and lead Property Tax Analyst with compliance, payments, audit responses and preparation for mitigating the Company’s property tax obligations. 

• Assist incentives and property tax appeals/assessments for the benefit of the Company.  

• Manage and help drive process improvements and project management best practices to ensure a continuous streamline process for property tax filings. 

• Able to establish strong internal relationships; demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships and communication with state and local taxing jurisdictions. 

• Demonstrate accounting, analytical skills and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.  

• Knowledge and exposure to multijurisdictional property tax laws / regulations across the United States.  

• Acquire system knowledge of PTMS and Oracle. 

• Organized and forward-thinking mindset to ensure internal and external deadlines are met.  

• Ability to travel up to 20%, on average, as required to perform duties.

• Effective problem solving, verbal and written communication skills are critical

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's Degree Required.  Knowledge acquired through 10-12 years of demonstrated experience in property tax.  

• Preferred Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred.  Accredited  appraiser certification (i.e., ASA), although preferred, is not necessary.

Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.