Grant Thornton

Global Indirect Tax Manager - Property Tax

Grant Thornton$138K — $172K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
  • Minimum six years of property tax compliance or consulting experience
  • CPA, JD, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation required
  • Strong knowledge of personal and real property tax rules and valuation principles
  • Proficiency with property tax software and data tools like PTMS or Power BI
  • Proven experience in leading teams and ensuring quality deliverables
  • Strong communication skills for practical, solution-oriented client advice

Responsibilities

  • Oversee preparation and review of property tax returns
  • Manage client engagements as the primary point of contact
  • Identify tax savings opportunities through consulting and analysis
  • Lead audit defense efforts and respond to inquiries from taxing authorities
  • Support due diligence, planning, and valuation activities
  • Leverage technology and data tools for improved accuracy and efficiency
  • Supervise and develop team members, ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables

Benefits

  • Personalized and comprehensive benefits packages
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
  • Employee assistance program
  • Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave
  • Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on performance
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Property Tax Manager, you will oversee the preparation and review of property tax returns and the coordination of tax payments, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions. You will also lead consulting and advisory efforts to identify tax savings opportunities, support audit defense, and provide due diligence, planning, and valuation support. In this role, you will collaborate with clients and internal teams to address complex property tax matters, leveraging technology to deliver high-quality and efficient solutions.

From day one, you'll be empowered by high quality tools and resources to thrive in your role to meet client needs and will help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:
  • Oversee preparation and review of property tax returns and coordinate timely tax payments across jurisdictions
  • Manage client engagements and serve as a primary point of contact for compliance and consulting services
  • Identify property tax savings opportunities through consulting, planning, and analysis
  • Lead audit defense efforts and respond to taxing authority inquiries
  • Support due diligence, planning, and valuation-related activities
  • Leverage technology and data tools to improve accuracy and efficiency
  • Supervise and develop team members while ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables
  • Collaborate with clients to address complex property tax matters and align strategies with business objectives
  • Support business development efforts, including identifying opportunities, contributing to proposals, and expanding client relationships

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field.
  • Minimum six years of property tax compliance and/or tax consulting
  • CPA, JD, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation required
  • Strong knowledge of personal and/or real property tax rules and valuation principles
  • Proficiency with property tax software and data tools (e.g., PTMS, Power BI, or similar)
  • Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven experience leading teams and reviewing deliverables for quality and accuracy
  • Strong client communication skills with ability to provide practical, solution-oriented advice
  • Experience supporting business development efforts and client growth initiatives
  • Ability to travel as needed


The base salary range for this position is between $138,000 and $172,500. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

  • Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
  • Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm's 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.


Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Additional Details:

It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact [email protected].

For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.

About Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton LLP is the American member firm of Grant Thornton International, the seventh largest accounting network in the world by combined fee income. Grant Thornton LLP is the sixth largest U.S. accounting and advisory organization. The firm operates 59 offices across the US with approximately 8,500 employees, 550 partners, and produces annual revenue in excess of US$1.9 billion. During the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine, The Times reported that Grant Thornton is in line to earn millions of pounds for acting as trustees in a bankruptcy case on behalf of the Russian state-owned DIA, who bypassed sanction regimes to obtain funds and assets from abroad in order to fund the war in Ukraine.
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