Director, Property Tax & Client Strategy

CO-US DuCharme, McMillen & Associates Inc

California (MO)

Hybrid

USD 190,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

ESOP eligibility

Parental leave

Generous time off

Job summary

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates Inc (DMA) is seeking a Director to lead property tax services for our clients, managing processes and personnel to maximize tax savings and deliver local tax consulting. The role involves client representation, budgeting, and strategic planning across multiple accounts.

Responsibilities include talent development, practice leadership, and business development, with on-site property inspections and frequent travel.

Qualifications

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.

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.