Tax Manager, Property Tax- SALT

Baker Tilly•Tampa, FL

9d•$105,900 - $155,200

About The Position

Baker Tilly is hiring a Real Estate Property Tax Manager to join its State & Local Tax (SALT) practice. The SALT practice includes more than 300 professionals across the United States and provides services such as income and franchise tax, sales and use tax, real and personal property tax, unclaimed property, and voluntary disclosure and remediation. The Manager provides property tax services to clients and oversees assigned client engagements, ensuring each Statement of Work is executed. The role includes business development, client service, reporting, invoicing, collections, and maintaining client satisfaction. The Manager oversees account management and the accuracy and timely maintenance of the Appeal Track system, and handles property tax analysis and consulting for real and personal property taxes. The Manager works with Analysts, Managers, and Senior Managers to ensure properties are reviewed and appealed on time. The position requires client relationship management, property inspections, presentation of findings and recommendations, communication with tax assessors, participation in hearings, and collaboration with tax officials to achieve tax savings. The Manager maintains knowledge of property tax laws and regulations, oversees timely and accurate appeal records, develops Analyst talent, and researches complex tax issues. Work location status should be discussed with a Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional. The listed annual pay ranges are $117,100–$155,200 in Atlanta, Georgia, and $105,900–$140,400 in Tampa, Florida. Actual compensation depends on relevant factors, including skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, work arrangements, and location. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

Requirements

Four-year degree.
CPA, law license/JD, or CMI required.
Ability to meet the travel requirements of the job.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience in property tax consulting.
Five years of professional experience.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Appropriate certifications.

Responsibilities

Maintain client relationships and identify opportunities to provide or sell additional property tax or other division services.
Understand qualification criteria for other service divisions and explain their services to clients.
Work with sales representatives to capitalize on client opportunities.
Conduct on-site inspections of client properties and operations.
Present findings and make recommendations to clients.
Communicate with assessors and attend hearings as necessary.
Work with tax officials to achieve maximum tax savings for clients.
Maintain knowledge of real and personal property tax laws, regulations, and court decisions.
Maintain the Appeal Track database promptly and accurately with appeal recommendations, valuations, tax rates, and supporting documentation; ensure Analysts do the same.
Develop talent at the Analyst level.
Research complex tax issues.
Manage assigned client accounts and ensure each Statement of Work is executed.
Support business development, client service, reporting, invoicing, collections, and overall client satisfaction.
Perform property tax analysis and consulting for real and personal property taxes.
Work with Analysts, Managers, and Senior Managers to ensure properties are reviewed and appealed timely.