Senior Consultant (Tax - Energy)

at  Altus Group

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Job Summary:
Altus Group is hiring a Senior Consultant who will be responsible for supporting the Calgary tax team and managing client deliverables. This includes being assigned a project to a final product being reviewed by senior staff, as well as, project management from work assignment to managing deliverables and meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market Intelligence- Contributes to the local office’s ongoing market data research and industry knowledge, teaches junior staff how and where to collect market research and data and leads junior staff in the compilation and organization of data for easy access by all office staff
• Collaborates with peers to develop and refine data analytics to identify trends in the market and increase consultant productivity
• Takes information learned from research, clients and market events to identify 5 or more potential opportunities annually to be pursued directly or in collaboration with senior staff, as well as, uses market intelligence to find ways to expand revenues with existing clients
• Valuation & Assessment Analysis - Conducts analysis of equity in relation to comparable assessments with consideration to and understanding of governing legislation, additionally, generates various financial models & analysis using established procedures/templates to be used in valuation process
• Compiles research and analysis to prepare initial arguments/positions for both individual properties and various classes of properties
• independently performs all types of property inspections for the purposes of verifying assessed value and identifying opportunities for assessment adjustments and collecting qualitative information to be used as evidence in hearings and/or client reports, as well as, independently proposes view on the assessment and suggested actions
• Expertise in the assessment of regulated property and related construction cost reporting is an asset for this posting
• Reporting- Review and assist junior team members with preparation of reports and materials, review schedules and related work papers to support the numbers to be submitted to jurisdictions
• File & Client Management - Manages mid-sized local & regional client, ensures client engagements are fully executed and up to date
• Develops an understanding of clients’ issues and position as it relates to their property and translates these key messages to the internal team. Instills appreciation for client expectations within the team and ensures file work is conducted to meet the client’s goals
• Oversees the Work in Progress (WIP) throughout the appeal process
• Ensure client invoices are accurate (reflects nuances of file specifics), issued on a timely basis and handles any issues clients have with final invoices
• Technical work supervision: Supervises client work prepared by junior staff to ensure client deadlines are met, provide technical work direction & instructions and review reports/contributing work for reports and analysis

Key Qualifications:

• Preference given to candidates with Operations knowledge and experience in the energy industry: oil & gas, electric power, mining, other
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Economics, Energy focused schooling is preferred. Industry experience will be considered in place of degree or diploma
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required
• Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI) designation in good standing or equivalent EA in Quebec required
• Must be a paralegal in Ontario to go to court D
• Skills & Knowledge Paralegal license preferred
• Required Property Tax Sector Knowledge
• Understanding of how taxes are determined from the assessments returned o Understanding of tax legislation pertaining to tax classifications, exemptions from taxation, and tax phase in tools
• Ability to give clients strategic advice on these issues and be conversant with how taxes are allocated by Landlords to Tenants
• Required System & Software tools knowledge o Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills: specifically, financial modeling in Tableau & Excel (including complex imbedded IF statements, Vlookups and Pivot Tables)
• Advanced skill level in Microsoft Office Suite of products required
• Required Product / Service / Process knowledge
• Technical expertise in valuations, appeals process & applicable legislation
• Understanding legislated timelines
• Valid driver’s license with a clean drivers’ abstract

WHAT ALTUS GROUP OFFERS:

• Rewarding performance: We are pleased to be able to provide employees competitive compensation, incentive and bonus plans, and a total rewards package that prioritizes their mental, physical and overall financial health.
• Growth and development: As a destination for top industry talent, we’re investing in you to meet the evolving needs of our clients and deliver on your professional goals. Our Altus Intelligence Academy offers over 150,000 hours of learning materials catering to diverse stages of an employee’s career journey.
• Flexible work model: We’re modernizing our employee programs to reflect the new world of work. Our Activity-Based Work model provides you with flexibility to align your work location to the work being performed - office for connecting and collaborating, and remote for focused work.
  Altus Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We provide an atmosphere free from barriers to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage equal opportunities for all employees. We’re seeking candidates with diverse experiences and provide accessible candidate experiences throughout the selection process. If you need accommodation, please contact us at accessibility@altusgroup.com or +1 888 692 7487.
  We appreciate all applicants who take the time to apply to Altus Group. Please note that only those who are selected to move forward in the process will be contacted. Thank you

• Market Intelligence- Contributes to the local office’s ongoing market data research and industry knowledge, teaches junior staff how and where to collect market research and data and leads junior staff in the compilation and organization of data for easy access by all office staff
• Collaborates with peers to develop and refine data analytics to identify trends in the market and increase consultant productivity
• Takes information learned from research, clients and market events to identify 5 or more potential opportunities annually to be pursued directly or in collaboration with senior staff, as well as, uses market intelligence to find ways to expand revenues with existing clients
• Valuation & Assessment Analysis - Conducts analysis of equity in relation to comparable assessments with consideration to and understanding of governing legislation, additionally, generates various financial models & analysis using established procedures/templates to be used in valuation process
• Compiles research and analysis to prepare initial arguments/positions for both individual properties and various classes of properties
• independently performs all types of property inspections for the purposes of verifying assessed value and identifying opportunities for assessment adjustments and collecting qualitative information to be used as evidence in hearings and/or client reports, as well as, independently proposes view on the assessment and suggested actions
• Expertise in the assessment of regulated property and related construction cost reporting is an asset for this posting
• Reporting- Review and assist junior team members with preparation of reports and materials, review schedules and related work papers to support the numbers to be submitted to jurisdictions
• File & Client Management - Manages mid-sized local & regional client, ensures client engagements are fully executed and up to date
• Develops an understanding of clients’ issues and position as it relates to their property and translates these key messages to the internal team. Instills appreciation for client expectations within the team and ensures file work is conducted to meet the client’s goals
• Oversees the Work in Progress (WIP) throughout the appeal process
• Ensure client invoices are accurate (reflects nuances of file specifics), issued on a timely basis and handles any issues clients have with final invoices
• Technical work supervision: Supervises client work prepared by junior staff to ensure client deadlines are met, provide technical work direction & instructions and review reports/contributing work for reports and analysi