Director, Property Tax

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The Director is responsible for the provision of property tax services to DMA’s clients including managing processes and personnel in the operation’s performance of Business Personal Property assessment reviews for DMA clients, to achieve maximum tax savings and provide other state and local tax consulting services.

• Participate in the talent acquisition process for the team to add top talent
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team members to their optimum performance levels and career development
• Ensures the operation’s adoption of, and adherence to, best practices and client service principles; for themselves and team members
• Focus team activities on prudent financial management with a goal of profit margin enhancement; meet set goals on production and revenue generation from assigned client accounts
• Participate in production/revenue forecasting, financial modeling, strategic planning and budgeting as requested
• Assist in growing office, region, and division from a market-share and financial perspective
• Provide service to clients in the assessment review process, including representing clients during appeals and hearings with State and Local taxing authorities
• Prepares reports and analyses supporting DMA’s position for State and Local taxing authorities; reviews and submits periodic status reports to clients; prepares Reports of Findings and other general correspondence for clients
• Uses DMA templates or valuation models for property valuation, fixed asset reconciliation or classification, determine client’s prior methodologies, identify exemptions and abatements, identifying and reporting potential tax savings opportunities
• Attend on‑site inspection of client property (plants and operations)
• Active participation in business development activities – including identifying, scoping and developing customized solutions for new and prospective clients, as well as meeting with potential prospects; ability to communicate DMA’s other service lines to prospects
• Account management responsibilities for assigned clients – developing, sustaining and enhancing relationships with DMA clients and prospects
• Participation in DMA & Industry tax community events and other forums as a public speaker, panelist or other representative of the company to create marketplace awareness and facilitate educational opportunities to our clients and prospects
• Assist in production and invoicing process
• Track and monitor all relevant jurisdictional deadlines associated with return filings, audits, informal and formal appeals & protests, mailing & payment dates for tax bills
• Research and follow industry or market activity/trends in assigned geographic area
• Research and follow state and local tax issues, legislation, court cases, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience; property tax, valuation, or accounting preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong problem‑solving capability.
• Proven ability to direct and manage staff and lead cross‑functional efforts.
• Strong…