Avalara · 12 hours ago
Director, Valuation Professional Services
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAvalara is seeking a Director of Valuation Professional Services to lead complex, defensible property tax valuations for ad valorem purposes. This role involves leading valuation engagements, providing expert support for appeals and litigation, and ensuring compliance with professional standards.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComplianceFinancial ServicesSoftwareTax Preparation
Responsibilities
Lead valuation strategy, execution, and quality for complex property tax valuation engagements
Direct and/or perform valuations of complex property for ad valorem purposes, including:
Power plants and energy assets (traditional and renewable)
Utility-type companies and infrastructure assets
Manufacturing facilities and industrial operations
Large-scale commercial real estate and special-use properties
Develop and review valuation models (including unitary / centrally assessed-style models where applicable), assumptions, and conclusions; ensure work is internally consistent, well-supported, and clearly documented
Oversee the full engagement lifecycle: scoping, data requests, analysis, report drafting, review, and final deliverables
Provide technical support for assessor inquiries, informal reviews, formal appeals, and litigation
Prepare defensible valuation reports, rebuttals, and supporting exhibits; collaborate effectively with attorneys and client stakeholders
Serve as (or support) expert witness functions, including deposition and trial/hearing testimony, as required
Ensure valuation work complies with applicable professional standards and ethics expectations (e.g., independence/objectivity, proper documentation, and defensible workfiles)
Stay current on property tax rules, jurisdictional requirements/exceptions, and relevant court decisions; translate these into practical guidance for valuation methodology and deliverables
Coach and mentor team members; provide technical reviews and feedback to elevate quality and consistency
Contribute to internal training, thought leadership, and process improvement initiatives
Partner with Sales/Account teams and Professional Services leadership to scope valuation services, set expectations, and support client expansion opportunities (when applicable)
Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to improve valuation-adjacent workflows (e.g., data intake, asset classification support, reporting, documentation, and audit trails)
Identify opportunities to simplify and standardize valuation delivery through better tooling, repeatable templates, and automation
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive valuation experience with a meaningful portion focused on property tax / ad valorem valuation, assessment support, and/or property tax consulting
Demonstrated experience valuing complex property types, such as utilities, energy/power generation, manufacturing/industrial, and large commercial properties
Experience with centrally assessed / unitary-style valuation concepts (e.g., multi-jurisdictional allocation/apportionment, state-level assessment frameworks, and industry-specific valuation considerations)
Strong command of valuation theory and application across: Income approach (e.g., DCF, direct capitalization, rate/return support), Cost approach (e.g., RCN/RLN, depreciation, functional/economic obsolescence), Market approach (e.g., comparable sales/transactions and market support, when applicable)
Proven ability to produce clear, defensible written deliverables and explain complex valuations to non-technical audiences (clients, assessors, counsel, triers of fact)
Experience supporting or participating in appeals/hearings and working within strict jurisdictional deadlines
Solution-driven and pragmatic: you can find a path forward even when inputs are incomplete
Curious and analytical: you seek better data, test assumptions, and continuously improve
Strong ownership: you manage priorities, deadlines, and quality with minimal supervision
Confident communicator: you can present and defend conclusions with professionalism and composure
Travel: This role requires approximately 10–20% travel, depending on client needs, hearings, and business requirements
Experience using AI and AI-related technologies, ready to thrive here
Ability to apply AI every day to business challenges - improving efficiency, contributing solutions, and driving results for your team, our company, and our customers
Willingness to grow with AI by staying curious about new trends and best practices, and by sharing what you learn so others can benefit too
Preferred
ASA designation (American Society of Appraisers) strongly preferred
Other relevant credentials may be considered (as applicable to your background), such as MAI, CFA, CPA/ABV, CVA, IAAO designations, or state appraisal licensure
Benefits
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Private medical
Life, and disability insurance
Company
Avalara
Avalara is a cloud-based platform that provides tax compliance software and automated solutions.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$841.01MKey Investors
BlackRockSusquehanna Growth EquityWarburg Pincus
2025-11-11Private Equity· $500M
2023-01-01Private Equity
2022-10-19Post Ipo Debt· $0.04M
Leadership Team
Scott McFarlane
CEO
Megan Higgins Knislis
Senior Vice President, Global Partners
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