An exciting career awaits you At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment. POSITION SUMMARY: The Property Tax Director works with personnel from various organizations within Marathon Petroleum Company (MPC) and governmental agencies. This position will manage a team between two offices (Findlay, OH and San Antonio, TX). This person will report up to the Indirect Tax Director. RESPONSIBILITIES: + Manages the property tax practices and activities of MPC and its affiliates. Provides property tax valuation expertise, advice and tax estimates for management regarding existing and proposed activities and transactions. + Directs the activities related to annual personal property tax returns and tax payments for MPC and its affiliates. + Investigates and interprets existing and proposed property tax laws, regulations, policies and judicial interpretations to minimize MPC and its affiliate’s property tax liability. + Develops, recommends and implements property tax policies and procedures that ensure the most beneficial treatment for MPC and its affiliates. + Reviews all real and personal property assessments to determine if the property is being correctly valued as required by statute, files complaints with tax assessors or reviewing boards with respect to correction of excessive assessments and follows through on all complaints in an effort to obtain equitable assessments. + Coordinates property tax audits, defends personal property tax returns before taxing jurisdictions, provides expert witness testimony, secures third-party witnesses and legal counsel, and prepares and provides recommendations concerning audit and litigation settlements. + Represents MPC and its affiliates in property tax-related incentive meetings, negotiations and hearings before government agencies. + Represents MPC and its affiliates before state tax commissions, departments of revenue and local boards of review, as well as at national, state or local tax conferences and industry meetings to protect MPC and its affiliate’s interest. + Reporting of all relevant property tax issues to Senior Management and operational business unit managers. Ensures the data is provided toproperly reflect the correct property tax expense and liability balances. + Review and works with internal teams on acquisitions, proposed projects and divestitures to develop property tax estimates and identify issues or concerns. + Identifies, develops and implements tax-compliance efficiencies from a procedural and technology prospective. Utilizes technology to support tax-saving strategies and to foster relationships with state and local government agencies. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: + BS, Accounting or related field required + Minimum of 12 years total experience + CMI or other related designation or State Certification Required. TRAVEL: + Up to 25% travel is required LOCATION: Ideal candidate can be based out of one of the following locations. + Findlay, Ohio + San Antonio, TX + Houston, TX As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth. Location: Houston TX One Allen Center Additional locations: Findlay, Ohio, San Antonio TX Job Requisition ID: 00018045 Location Address: 500 Dallas St Ste 2900 Education: Bachelors (Required) Employee Group: Full time Employee Subgroup: Regular Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here (https://marathonpetroleum.brandextract.com/staged/marathonpetroleum.com/content/documents/Jobs\_/Department\_of\_Labor\_EEOC\_.pdf) . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com .The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role. About Marathon Petroleum Corporation Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.