12+ years in real property tax, valuation, or related fields.
5+ years in a senior leadership role with client and team responsibilities.
Expertise in assessment practices and appeal procedures across multiple jurisdictions.
Proven track record in business development and client relationship expansion.
Experience in public accounting, tax consulting, or commercial real estate preferred.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
Responsibilities
Lead and expand the Real Property Tax practice with a national strategy.
Serve as the technical leader for real property tax issues.
Advise clients on tax implications for various real estate transactions.
Oversee complex, multi-jurisdictional tax engagements across asset classes.
Direct valuation analyses and review assessment methodologies.
Develop strategies for assessment appeals and negotiations.
Identify opportunities for clients to reduce tax exposure through proactive planning.
Build relationships with C-suite executives and key stakeholders.
Drive practice growth through new opportunities and client relationship expansion.
Collaborate with various teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Monitor developments in real property taxation and provide client guidance.
Create thought leadership and methodologies to enhance service delivery.
Establish scalable processes and quality-control procedures.
Recruit and develop a high-performing team while fostering a collaborative culture.
Represent the firm in professional associations and industry events.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Generous PTO plan and paid sick time.
Flexible work arrangements.
401K with profit sharing.
Wellness program.
Generous parental leave.
11 paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Lead and grow Armanino's Real Property Tax practice, establishing the national strategy, service model, quality standards, and market priorities.
Serve as the firm's technical leader for real property tax matters, including property valuation, assessment reviews, exemptions, abatements, appeals, and tax planning.
Advise clients on real property tax implications related to acquisitions, dispositions, development, construction, leasing, restructurings, and changing property use.
Oversee complex, multi-jurisdictional real property tax engagements across commercial, industrial, hospitality, multifamily, retail, healthcare, and other asset classes.
Direct valuation analyses and review assessment methodologies, comparable properties, income and cost approaches, capitalization rates, and relevant market data.
Develop and execute assessment appeal and controversy strategies, including negotiations with assessors, administrative hearings, and coordination with legal counsel and appraisers.
Identify opportunities for clients to reduce real property tax exposure through proactive planning, incentive programs, exemptions, and improved compliance processes.
Oversee engagement scoping, staffing, budgeting, risk management, project execution, and timely delivery of high-quality client work.
Build trusted relationships with C-suite executives, tax leaders, real estate professionals, owners, investors, developers, and other key client stakeholders.
Drive practice growth by originating new opportunities, expanding existing client relationships, developing proposals, and leading pursuit and cross-selling efforts.
Collaborate with State and Local Tax, federal tax, transaction advisory, valuation, accounting, and consulting teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
Monitor legislative, regulatory, assessment, and market developments affecting real property taxation and translate those developments into practical client guidance.
Create thought leadership, client alerts, presentations, methodologies, and technology-enabled tools that strengthen the firm's market position and improve service delivery.
Establish scalable processes, data standards, and quality-control procedures for portfolio reviews, assessment tracking, appeal management, and client reporting.
Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a high-performing team; provide timely feedback, support career development, and build succession and leadership capability.
Represent Armanino in professional associations, industry conferences, and community networks to enhance the firm's visibility and reputation in the real property tax market.
Requirements
Minimum 12 years of progressively responsible real property tax, property valuation, assessment, appeal, or related State and Local Tax experience.
Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role with responsibility for clients, teams, engagement economics, and business development.
Demonstrated expertise in real property assessment practices, valuation principles, appeal procedures, and jurisdictional requirements across multiple states or localities.
Proven ability to originate work, develop a pipeline, secure new clients, and expand strategic relationships.
Public accounting, tax consulting, appraisal, law firm, commercial real estate, or corporate tax experience strongly preferred.
Experience leading complex property portfolios and advising clients across multiple industries and asset classes.
Strong technical research, analytical, negotiation, writing, presentation, and executive communication skills.
Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple engagements, deadlines, budgets, and teams concurrently.
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop professionals while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-accountability culture.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, real estate, economics, business, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
CPA, JD, MAI, CMI, state-certified appraisal credential, or other relevant professional designation preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with property tax systems, valuation databases, data visualization, Alteryx, Power BI, or comparable tools is a plus.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment, with travel as needed to support clients and the practice.
Commitment to firmwide success, exceptional client service, professional integrity, and continuous improvement.
Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including:
Medical, dental, vision
Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
Flexible work arrangements
401K with Profit Sharing
Wellness program
Generous parental leave
11 paid holidays
About Armanino
Armanino is one of the largest independent accounting and business consulting firms in the United States, with offices in California, Texas, and Illinois. The firm provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries, including audit and assurance, tax planning and compliance, business consulting, and technology consulting. Armanino is committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to help clients achieve their goals and succeed in today's rapidly changing business environment.
