Lead Property Tax & SALT Advisory - Multi-State

Forvis Mazars, LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP is seeking a Senior Property Tax professional to lead multi-jurisdictional engagements and mentor a SALT team in Houston, TX. The role focuses on property tax strategy, compliance calendars, and audit risk management across states.

The successful candidate will manage renditions, protest actions, and client relationships while delivering insights that minimize costs and maximize accuracy for large clients in a complex tax landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
• CPA, ASA, CMEA – Property Tax (IPT) certification, or hold a JD or LLM

Responsibilities

• Lead property tax engagement teams, delivering strategic guidance and oversight for large, multi-jurisdictional clients.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of comprehensive tax calendars, ensuring timely compliance and deliverables.
• Manage fixed asset and inventory reconciliations to support accurate reporting and minimize audit exposure.
• Direct the preparation and filing of personal property renditions across multiple taxing jurisdictions.
• Review property tax bills and assessments for accuracy, identifying potential overcharges or savings opportunities.
• Coordinate and execute assessment protests, including valuation challenges and jurisdictional appeals.
• Guide consulting projects such as valuation studies, obsolescence analyses, and the resolution of duplicate assessments.
• Mentor and develop property tax team members, fostering technical expertise and professional growth.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and prospects through responsive communication, strategic insight, and trusted advisory support.

Skills

Property tax expertise

Multi-state compliance

Audit risk management

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field

CPA/ASA/CMEA – Property Tax (IPT)

JD or LLM

Tools

CCH Intelliconnect

RIA Checkpoint

BNA Tax research

Job description

Forvis Mazars, LLP is seeking a Senior Property Tax professional to lead multi-jurisdictional engagements and mentor a SALT team in Houston, TX. The role focuses on property tax strategy, compliance calendars, and audit risk management across states.

The successful candidate will manage renditions, protest actions, and client relationships while delivering insights that minimize costs and maximize accuracy for large clients in a complex tax landscape.