Property Tax, Manager

About the Role

Our Property Tax group, within the Indirect Tax practice, is a leader in the global commercial real estate (CRE) industry. Our dedicated team focuses on helping clients optimize cash flow and mitigate risk by addressing the intricacies of property assessment and taxation. In this position you will support clients on both regional and national projects, as well as value‑added tax projects related to property assessment and taxation.

You will critically review and evaluate property tax appeal positions, offer informed recommendations, and adeptly manage the appeal process in accordance with the firm’s policies, standards, and guidelines.

• Manage property tax valuation appeals and conduct in‑depth market research to support valuation positions, ensuring accurate and favorable outcomes for clients.
• Mentor and develop staff, guiding team members through complex valuation projects with expert advice and insights.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships by providing meaningful value, strategic advice, and impactful reporting, thereby building trust and ongoing engagement.
• Evaluate properties and provide property tax consulting services, working with stakeholders throughout the property tax lifecycle – from advisory during assessment notices to representation at assessment tribunal hearings.
• Oversee annual property tax budgeting for clients, ensuring timely payments, accurate forecasting, and proactive management of filing deadlines to maintain compliance and avoid penalties.
• Engage in networking and business development activities, securing client referrals and identifying new service opportunities to grow our practice’s reach.

• Prior experience with a focus on property assessment valuation practices, property tax consulting, and advisory services.
• Post‑secondary degree (or equivalent work experience) in real property valuation, property assessment, real estate, urban studies, economics, finance, or law.
• Completion of a Real Property Assessment Certificate or equivalent professional designation (MIMA, AACI, CAE, MRICS, FRICS) is highly valued.
• Demonstrated people‑management and leadership skills, with the ability to coach team members, build strong relationships, and foster collaboration.
• Analytical acumen for researching complex valuation and tax issues, with a proven ability to conduct thorough valuations of real property and interpret data to support appeal arguments.
• Skilled in negotiation and dispute resolution, effectively leading settlement discussions to facilitate the resolution of valuation disputes with assessment authorities.
• Strong research skills and familiarity with standard valuation methodologies and taxation principles, enabling you to craft well‑supported arguments and strategies.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build new business and enhance operational efficiency, proactively seeking ways to improve processes and expand services.
• Collaborative approach, working in concert with team members across the country.
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

The salary range for this position is $82,300 – $137,000, plus an annual bonus payment. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon your skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, support your wellbeing through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits, and flexibility programs that help you thrive in work and life.

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation to perform at your best, please let us know during the application process.