Managing Director, Property Tax

Overview

As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. We offer a low turnover, tenured team environment with ESOP eligibility from day one, company-paid parental leave, generous time off, multiple benefit plans, and a focus on work/life balance and overall wellness.

Position Summary

The Managing Director is responsible for the financial performance and operations of a regional office or practice. Lead the team in providing property tax services to DMA’s clients, including managing processes and personnel in the operations performance of real estate 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 toward optimum performance and career development.
• Ensure adoption of, and adherence to, best practices and client service principles for themselves and team members.
• Focus team activities on prudent financial management with goals of profit margin enhancement; meet production and revenue goals from assigned client accounts.
• Participate in production/revenue forecasting, financial modeling, strategic planning, and budgeting as requested.
• Assist in growing the office, region, and division from market-share and financial perspectives.
• Provide service to clients in the assessment review process, including representing clients during appeals and hearings with State and Local taxing authorities.
• Prepare reports and analyses supporting DMA’s position for State and Local taxing authorities; review and submit periodic status reports to clients; prepare Reports of Findings and related correspondence.
• Use DMA templates or valuation models for property valuation, fixed asset reconciliation or classification; determine client’s prior methodologies; identify exemptions and abatements; identify and report potential tax savings opportunities.
• Attend on-site inspections of client property (plants and operations).
• Actively participate in business development activities, including identifying, scoping, and developing customized solutions for new and prospective clients; communicate DMA’s other service lines to prospects.
• Maintain account management responsibilities for assigned clients, developing and strengthening relationships with DMA clients and prospects.
• Participate in DMA and industry tax community events and other forums as a public speaker or representative of the company to create marketplace awareness and educational opportunities for clients and prospects.
• Assist in production and invoicing processes.
• Track and monitor jurisdictional deadlines for return filings, audits, appeals, protests, and tax bill dates.
• Research and monitor industry or market activity and trends in the assigned geographic area; follow state and local tax issues, legislation, and court cases.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 12+ years of 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 and strong problem-solving, organizational, research, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to direct and manage staff; ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds; prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Travel as required (approximately 25-50%).

Compensation and Benefits

The total compensation range for this position is $190,000–$240,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and skills. This posting reflects the expected compensation range at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities to its applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, work assignments, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. DMA makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance applying online or require an accommodation during any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources team at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io, selecting option 6.

DMA is an employee-owned company with over 50 years of tax experience, delivering proven results for some of the world’s largest companies. Our people-first mentality defines our mission and sets us apart in the corporate tax industry.