Complex Compliance Manager, Property Tax

As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:

• 2025 Great Places to Work Certified
• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)
• Company paid parental leave
• Generous time off package
• Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment
• Culturally focused on work/life balance, mental health, and the overall wellness of our employees

Position Summary

Responsible for managing all aspects of the property tax compliance process, specializing primarily in complex properties assessed at the state and local levels for taxpayers in energy, communication, oil & gas, industrial manufacturing, and mining industries. The role focuses on ensuring accurate preparation and timely filing of returns, developing client relationships, supervising and mentoring team members, overseeing the preparation and review of complex returns, and assisting the team with other projects as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare complex property returns and supporting workpapers using Microsoft Excel, PowerPlan, PTMS, or OneSource
• Review complex property returns prepared by team members and provide feedback
• Review state and local laws, rules, and regulations
• Perform detailed industry and economic research (i.e., research comparable companies, review financial statements) as it pertains to reporting requirements, and ensuring property is reported correctly
• Manage and update property tax calendar
• Manage the maintenance of internal compliance software throughout reporting, assessment, and tax payment cycles
• Provide general support to team members throughout the entire compliance cycle
• Ensure all returns and tax payments for assigned clients are mailed in a timely manner
• Manage the tracking of jurisdictional notices and tax bills
• Review cash management of client bank accounts, review client funding issues and requests, and ensure availability of funds
• Assist with updating WIP reports and forecasting
• Manage or assist with new client implementations, ensuring property tax software programs and internal systems are set up properly
• Participate in training and development of team
• Review and approve client billings
• Responsible for client account management as assigned
• Participate in business development efforts as needed
• Assist management and other business development professionals in scoping and developing customized solutions for new and prospective clients
• Assist in filing appeals, preparing amended returns, and submitting refund requests
• Assist in value negotiations before assessing authorities
• Represent and manage clients during formal appeals

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist leadership with any special client projects or needs that arise
• Work closely with other divisions to better serve shared clients
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Qualifications

The 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.

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