Position Summary

The Miami office of Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. is seeking an experienced, self-driven and motivated individual to direct the property valuation research within our Property Tax Appeal Group. 

Our group’s goal is to achieve significant tax savings throughout Florida by aggressively advocating our clients’ rights through administrative appeals before Value Adjustment Boards and in Circuit Court.  We have substantial experience challenging the valuation of nearly every type of property including office buildings, hotels, apartment and condominium buildings, multi-family housing, retail, hospitals, assisted/independent living facilities, industrial and manufacturing facilities, vacant and undeveloped land, dealerships, marinas, gas stations, mixed-use, parking, and tangible personal property.

With such an assortment of interesting and complex challenges, we are seeking a candidate with a combination of experience, training and education that demonstrates the ability to focus and meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and who would like to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.  The individual should have 5 to 10 years of experience in a real estate related field; with excellent quantitative and analytical skills demonstrated by projects that may have included, but were not limited to due diligence, underwriting, appraisal, forecasting, financial modeling, and the market analyses of commercial and/or residential properties. Equipped with strong people skills, the individual will assist the group’s attorneys and direct junior analysts in the preparation of property tax appeals in various counties throughout the State of Florida. 

Qualifications

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of property assessment review.
• Florida’s Ad Valorem Tax Process
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of real estate principles.
• Sales Comparison Approach
• Vacant
• Improved
• Income Approach
• Direct Capitalization
• Cost Approach
• Marshall and Swift
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Internal Memoranda
• External Memoranda
• Ability to prepare and explain presentation materials for internal and external uses.
• Ability to review and analyze various documents including rent rolls, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, income and expense statements and various appraisal reports.
• Ability to administer and manage databases.
• Ability to analyze various markets within the State of Florida and monitor various industry trends.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field of study.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in real estate related field (valuation experience preferred).
• Candidates with appropriate professional designations preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.

Stearns Weaver Miller is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, pregnancy, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, or any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.