Tax Manager – Property Tax
About this role
Overview
BTVK Advisory is a leading advisory firm whose specialized professionals guide clients through an ever-changing business world, helping them win now and anticipate tomorrow. BTVK Advisory, and its affiliated entities, have operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. BTVK Advisory’s ultimate parent entity, Baker Tilly US, LLP, is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.
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Job Description:
Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee all aspects of the annual property tax cycle for assigned real and personal property accounts, ensuring timely completion of compliance, assessment reviews, appeals, and tax bill processing.
- Prepare and review business personal property returns and filings across multiple jurisdictions, including management of applicable exemptions such as Freeport filings.
- Analyze property assessments and valuation data to verify assessed values align with expected rendered values and established assessment review guidelines.
- Obtain, review, and maintain property-related information, including assessments, tax bills, and jurisdictional records, while coordinating corrections with taxing authorities as needed.
- Monitor and track critical compliance and appeal deadlines to ensure timely filings and resolution of property tax matters.
- Communicate work status, project updates, and key findings to U.S.-based team members and other stakeholders.
- Apply knowledge of valuation methodologies, jurisdictional requirements, industry-specific considerations, and annual compliance processes to support accurate and effective property tax management.
- Lead, mentor, and develop team members by providing guidance, training, performance feedback, and support for professional growth, including onboarding and coaching new managers.
- Ensure adherence to firm policies, practice standards, and operational guidelines while promoting accountability and quality within the team.
- Manage team workload distribution, monitor project progress, and ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities and client deliverables.
- Support client relationship management through exceptional service delivery, retention efforts, cross-selling opportunities, and participation in business development initiatives.
- Represent the firm through active participation in professional organizations, industry events, speaking engagements, and thought leadership activities such as article development and publications.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in property tax compliance, assessment review, or related property tax functions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills with the ability to interpret complex property tax data and regulations.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in managing multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively managing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, taxing authorities, and cross-functional teams.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience with property tax software solutions such as OneSource Property Tax, PTMS, Avalara, or similar platforms.
- Knowledge of multi-state property tax compliance, business personal property filings, and assessment review processes is preferred.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines.
Company at a glance
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 143 territories, with more than 50,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $6.8 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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