Director, Property Tax

DuCharme McMillen and Associates, Inc.

$100K — $130K *
US-Anywhere
+ 3 other locationsRemote
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field
  • 10+ years of professional experience in property tax, valuation, or accounting
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Proven ability to manage and direct staff
  • Demonstrated research, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor team members to enhance performance and career growth
  • Manage adherence to client service principles and best practices
  • Drive financial management and profitability for assigned client accounts
  • Oversee property assessment reviews and represent clients during appeals
  • Develop customized solutions for new clients and enhance existing client relationships
  • Conduct property inspections and research tax-related trends and issues
  • Participate actively in business development and industry events

Benefits

  • Employee stock ownership program from day one
  • Company paid parental leave
  • Generous time off package
  • Health and wellness focus with multiple benefit plans
  • Culturally supportive of work/life balance and mental health
Full Job Description
**Candidates for this position must be located in the Virginia/Washington D.C. region.** **Position Summary** 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 Real Estate and/or Business Personal Property assessment reviews for DMA clients, to achieve maximum tax savings and provide other state and local tax consulting services. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** • 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. **Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities** • Perform other duties as assigned **Education and Qualifications** • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or a related field • 10+ years professional experience; property tax, valuation, or accounting preferred • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated problem-solving • Organizational, research and interpersonal skills required • Proven ability to direct and manage staff • Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and deadlines • Valid driver's license #LI-JS1 #LI-REMOTE

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