Director, Property Tax

DuCharme McMillen & Associates • Portland, WA

7d • Remote

About The Position

The Director leads delivery of property tax services for a portfolio of clients, overseeing teams, processes, and financial performance. This role sets engagement strategy, ensures quality and client satisfaction, advances business development, and drives profitable growth for the practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience; property tax, valuation, or accounting preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong problem‑solving capability.
• Proven ability to direct and manage staff and lead cross‑functional efforts.
• Strong organizational, research, and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Candidates for this position must be located in Washington or Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment‑review strategies and represent clients during appeals and hearings with state and local taxing authorities.
• Review and approve analyses that support DMA’s positions; ensure timely, accurate Reports of Findings and client communications.
• Apply DMA valuation models and templates; determine prior client methodologies; identify exemptions and abatements; quantify tax‑savings opportunities.
• Conduct and/or oversee on‑site inspections of client properties (plants and operations).
• Drive business development: identify, scope, and develop solutions for prospective and existing clients; effectively communicate DMA service lines.
• Manage key accounts: develop, sustain, and expand client relationships; ensure high levels of responsiveness and service quality.
• Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to motivate team members; support performance management and career development.
• Participate in talent acquisition to build a high‑performing team.
• Ensure adoption of best practices and client‑service standards across the team.
• Manage engagement economics: forecast production and revenue, contribute to budgeting and strategic planning, and focus activities on profit‑margin improvement.
• Maintain accurate case, assessment, and jurisdictional data in DMA’s review management system; oversee production, billing, and invoicing.
• Track and enforce jurisdictional deadlines for filings, audits, appeals, protests, bill mailings, and tax‑payment dates.
• Participate in industry and DMA events as a speaker or panelist to enhance market awareness and provide client education.
• Monitor market activity, legislation, and court decisions; brief clients and internal stakeholders on relevant developments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director