Manager, Property Tax

Forvis Mazars • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The State and Local Tax team helps businesses navigate state and local taxation through technical expertise and client-focused support in areas including income and franchise tax, sales and use tax, property tax, unclaimed property, and credits and incentives. The team works to help clients minimize risk, enhance compliance, and identify tax savings opportunities.

The Manager, Property Tax leads property tax engagements for large, multi-jurisdictional clients, providing strategic guidance and oversight. The role oversees tax calendars and compliance deliverables, manages fixed-asset and inventory reconciliations, directs personal property renditions, reviews tax bills and assessments, and coordinates assessment protests and appeals. The manager also guides consulting projects, mentors team members, and develops strong client and prospect relationships through responsive communication and advisory support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field.
• At least 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, or CMI – Property Tax (from IPT) certification, or a JD or LLM.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead property tax engagement teams and provide strategic guidance and oversight for large, multi-jurisdictional clients.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of tax calendars to ensure 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 and identify potential overcharges or savings opportunities.
• Coordinate and execute assessment protests, including valuation challenges and jurisdictional appeals.
• Guide consulting projects, including valuation studies, obsolescence analyses, and resolution of duplicate assessments.
• Mentor and develop property tax team members, fostering technical expertise and professional growth.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and prospects through responsive communication, strategic insight, and trusted advisory support.

Benefits

• Robust total rewards program.
• Flexible work environment.
• Learning and career growth opportunities.
• Workplace focused on relationships and employee well-being.

What This Job Offers

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