Manager, Property Tax

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

Description & Requirements

The State and Local Tax team is dedicated to helping businesses navigate the complex and ever-changing world of state and local taxation. With deep technical expertise and a client-focused approach, the team provides strategic insights and hands-on support across key SALT areas-including income and franchise tax, sales and use tax, property tax, unclaimed property, and credits and incentives. Their goal is to help clients minimize risk, enhance compliance, and identify meaningful opportunities for tax savings.

What You Will Do:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
• 4.5 years of experience in public accounting tax, property tax, or SALT
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with CCH Intelliconnect, RIA Checkpoint, and/or BNA Tax research software
• Current and valid CPA, ASA, CMEA, CMI – Property Tax (from IPT) certification, or hold a JD or LLM

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field
• Experience managing multi-state property tax compliance and consulting engagements
• Familiarity with indirect tax areas such as sales/use tax, unclaimed property, and excise tax

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About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000 team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we’re building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

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With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, Forvis Mazars is committed to providing a different perspective and an unmatched client experience that feels right, personal and natural. We respect and reflect the range of perspectives, knowledge and local understanding of our people and clients. We take the time to listen to deliver consistent audit and assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services worldwide.

We nurture a deep understanding of our clients’ industries, delivering greater insight, deeper specialization and tailored solutions through people who listen to understand, are responsive and consult with purpose to deliver value.

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm’s 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network. Visit forvismazars.us to learn more.

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.

It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

Forvis Mazars, LLP expresses reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.

Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP.Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Forvis Mazars, LLP without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.