Senior Tax Manager, Property Tax

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP eligibility

Parental leave

Generous time off

Job summary

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of clients and teams.

You will oversee complex assessments, reviews, and tax appeals while ensuring deliverables meet quality standards. You will drive business development, expand services, coach staff, participate in talent acquisition, and manage deadlines in a fast-paced, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting, real estate, finance, economics or related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience; property tax, valuation, or accounting preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Excellent executive‑level communication; strong strategic and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong organizational, research, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for major clients and complex engagements; represent clients before taxing authorities during appeals and hearings.
• Review and approve analyses and client deliverables; enforce quality‑control standards and best practices.
• Drive business development: identify and scope opportunities, develop proposals, and communicate DMA’s full suite of services.
• Manage key client accounts: strengthen relationships, expand services, and ensure a high level of client satisfaction.
• Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to motivate team members; support performance management and career development.
• Participate in talent acquisition and onboarding to build a high‑performing team.
• Oversee accurate, timely maintenance of cases, assessments, and jurisdictional information in DMA’s review management system.
• Supervise production, billing, invoicing, and engagement profitability.
• Track and ensure compliance with all jurisdictional deadlines for filings, audits, appeals, protests, and tax‑payment schedules.
• Monitor industry activity, legislation, and court decisions; brief clients and internal leadership on relevant developments.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Excel proficiency

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Real Estate/Finance/Economics

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:2026 Great Places to Work CertifiedEmployee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)Company paid parental leaveGenerous time off packageMultiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employmentCulturally focused on work/life balance, and the overall wellness of our employees*Candidates for this position must be located in Texas.*Position SummaryThe Senior Tax Manager provides strategic leadership across a portfolio of clients and team members. This role oversees complex assessment reviews and appeals, ensures deliverable quality, advances business development, and leads talent development to achieve superior client outcomes and sustained growth.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead strategy for major clients and complex engagements; represent clients before taxing authorities during appeals and hearings.Review and approve analyses and client deliverables; enforce quality‑control standards and best practices.Drive business development: identify and scope opportunities, develop proposals, and communicate DMA’s full suite of services.Manage key client accounts: strengthen relationships, expand services, and ensure a high level of client satisfaction.Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to motivate team members; support performance management and career development.Participate in talent acquisition and onboarding to build a high‑performing team.Oversee accurate, timely maintenance of cases, assessments, and jurisdictional information in DMA’s review management system.Supervise production, billing, invoicing, and engagement profitability.Track and ensure compliance with all jurisdictional deadlines for filings, audits, appeals, protests, and tax‑payment schedules.Monitor industry activity, legislation, and court decisions; brief clients and internal leadership on relevant developments.Operate independently with minimal supervision while fostering strong team collaboration.Perform other duties as assigned.Education and QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or a related field.7+ years of professional experience; property tax, valuation, or accounting preferred.Experience in negotiations with the contract appraisal firms (Capital, P&A) and their valuation methodology.Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.Excellent executive‑level communication; strong strategic and problem‑solving skills.Strong organizational, research, and interpersonal skills.Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.Valid driver’s license.Work Environment & Physical RequirementsWork Schedule: Regular, 40 hours/weekTravel: 15-25%Physical Activity:Prolonged periods of sitting and computer useAbility to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and soundsFrequent repetitive motions with hands#LI-JS1#LI-REMOTEThe Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment 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 covered by applicable federal, state, or local law. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all employment policies, procedures, and practices, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, work assignments, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.It is DMA's policy to make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at [e-mail] or 800-309-2110 and choosing selection 6.