Property Tax Manager

Company Description

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Job Description

The Property Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing property tax accounting, compliance, and reporting for Public Storage’s real estate portfolio. This role ensures accurate property tax accruals, timely filings and payments, and strong internal controls, while supporting tax minimization strategies that enhance portfolio performance and shareholder value. 

The position partners closely with accounting, finance, operations, IT, and external advisors and plays a key role in monthly close, budgeting, audit support, and process scalability. 

Responsibilities 

Accounting & Financial Reporting 

• Prepare and review monthly property tax accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations 

• Support monthly, quarterly, and yearend close processes in compliance with GAAP and SOX requirements 

• Ensure property tax accrual balances and expenses reporting tie to the subledger 

• Prepare and review monthly property level, jurisdiction level, and portfolio level reporting, trends and variance analyses 

• Prepare ad hoc analyses to support management reporting, internal and external audits, and strategic initiatives 

• Partner with accounting, IT and outsourced compliance provider to enhance systems, data integrity, and internal controls 

Property Tax & Compliance 

• Manage outsourced property tax compliance across a multijurisdictional real estate portfolio 

• Review property tax assessments and bills; support appeals and other tax minimization initiatives 

• Ensure timely payment of real estate taxes and proper onboarding of new acquisitions and developments 

• Assess the property tax impact of acquisitions, dispositions, developments, and operational changes 

• Identify and implement process improvements and best practices across the property tax function 

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in property tax and real estate accounting 

• Experience within a public REIT or large real estate organization is a plus. 

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX, and internal control environments 

• Handson experience with accrual accounting, monthly close, and account reconciliations 

• Proficiency with property management and enterprise financial systems such as OneSource, PTMS and SAP 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CMI preferred 

Additional Information

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 requiring sponsorship now or in the future.**

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