Senior Advisor, Ad Valorem Tax

Buckeye is the premier infrastructure and logistics provider for the world's energy needs, both today and tomorrow. Since 1886, we have successfully navigated transitions in the way energy has been distributed to continually meet the needs of an evolving market and industry environment. Our people are a critical element to the success and longevity of our operational history and our future as we seek to thrive through the energy transition.

We own and operate a diversified global network of integrated assets providing midstream logistic solutions, primarily consisting of the transportation, storage, processing, and marketing of liquid petroleum products. We are committed to safely and responsibly providing world-class service to meet the continually evolving energy needs of our customers and the communities we serve. As part of this commitment to our customers, we are continually diversifying our platform and service offerings to enable less carbon intensive energy solutions and undertaking decarbonization efforts on our operations.

Buckeye Partners is currently seeking a Senior Advisor, Property Tax experience in oil and gas related industry with substantial experience in all aspects of property tax services to join our team!

Role Summary:

The Senior Advisor, Property Tax role is responsible for complex ad valorem tax compliance, valuation, and planning matters as directed by Tax Management Team. This role enables the Company's tangible assets are properly assessed, compliant with applicable laws, and free from tax liens.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Ad Valorem Tax Analysis: Analyze federal, state, and local ad valorem tax laws and compliance requirements to identify planning opportunities related to existing assets, potential acquisitions, and project initiatives.
• Negotiation & Representation: Represent the Company in negotiations with local and state taxing authorities, appraisers, appraisal firms, and review boards to achieve fair and equitable property valuations. Prepare and file protests, complaints, and appeals to secure appropriate assessment adjustments.
• Legislative Monitoring: Monitor and analyze changes in state tax legislation and regulations; research and resolve technical issues and communicate impacts to internal stakeholders.
• Tax Compliance & Reporting: Prepare and review multi-state property tax returns, estimated payments, and extensions. Complete property tax provisions and related account reconciliations.
• Due Diligence: Perform property tax due diligence and analyze tax implications related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Audit Support: Represent the Company during property tax audits, including responding to audit inquiries and supporting and defending tax positions taken on returns.
• Process Improvements: Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities related to ad valorem property taxes.
• Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline (required).
• 5 - 8+ years' experience in oil and gas related industry with significant hands-on exposure to all aspects of property tax services.
• Demonstrated experience responding to audits notices, examinations, and information requests.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in multi-state property tax compliance, including tax provisions and reconciliations.
• Proven ability to manage multi-state valuation appeals, negotiations, and administrative proceedings.

Certificates & Licenses:

• Property Tax CMI designation (preferred)

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis).
• Familiarity with ITAMlink or similar property tax software (preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all work products.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

Essential Functions:

• This position requires the ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and or/quantitative productivity standards.
• This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.

Physical & Safety Requirements:

• This person must perform duties that require considerable use of arms and extended hours of sitting.
• Required use of all ergonomically safe equipment in performance of job.
• Normal office environment

About You:

To be successful in the Buckeye culture, our employees must possess a demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills are paramount. You must work independently and be able to exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers, and when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Buckeye wants to create and reward an organizational focus that stimulates the creative and entrepreneurial actions of its employees that result in innovative ways of reducing costs, generating revenues, improving productivity, or improving processes.

People First Culture:

From managing over 5,000 miles of pipeline to commercializing clean energy projects, our people collaborate to provide world-class service and meet the changing energy needs of our customers. Our employee-first culture means that we invest in our employees and equip them to be fully contributing members of high performing teams. We are focused on collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, accountability, and professional development. We want the best in you to bring out the best in us.

Join us as we work together to build a business that is responsive to the needs of the future while continuing to serve the energy needs of communities today.