Sr. Property Tax Strategist

Tesla is seeking a highly strategic property tax leader to help modernize and scale Tesla global property tax and economic incentives programs. This role focuses on transforming property tax from a compliance function into a strategic value driver by leveraging technology, automation, and AI driven process innovation.

This position will serve as a strategic partner across Tax, Finance, Accounting, Operations, Site Development, and Government Affairs to maximize financial outcomes from property tax strategy, economic incentives, and operational process improvements.

This is a unique opportunity to help build next generation property tax infrastructure supporting Tesla rapid manufacturing expansion and long-term operational efficiency.

• Lead end-to-end strategy for property tax abatements, grants, and economic development incentives
• Partner with Government Affairs to negotiate favorable terms, ensure compliance with capital investment and job creation metrics, and extend the long-term value of incentive agreements
• Design and implement standardized tracking systems for incentive obligations, reporting deadlines, and performance metrics
• Reduce dependency on external consultants by building scalable internal processes and governance frameworks
• Develop proactive strategies for complex manufacturing portfolios, identify assessment risks before valuation notices are issued, and lead appeals
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and Operations to ensure accuracy and consistency in fixed asset data, valuation inputs, and compliance filings
• Deliver strategic tax risk assessments, financial forecasts, and scenario analyses to support capital investment planning, site selection, and executive decision-making

• 10+ years of corporate property tax experience
• Experience managing complex industrial or manufacturing portfolios
• Experience with economic incentives and government agreements
• Strong understanding of cost, income, and market valuation approaches
• Experience driving process improvement or technology adoption
• Ability to operate independently in fast growth environments
• Strong executive communication skills

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program