Tax Manager, Property Tax- SALT

Baker Tilly•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Baker Tilly is hiring a Real Estate Property Tax Manager to join its State & Local Tax (SALT) practice, which has more than 300 professionals across the United States. The practice provides services including income and franchise tax, sales and use tax, real and personal property tax, unclaimed property, and voluntary disclosure and remediation. The role helps clients achieve state and local tax compliance, reduce expenses, and enhance cash flow through strategic planning and tax services. The Manager provides property tax services and oversees assigned client engagements, including execution of each Statement of Work, account management, timely and accurate maintenance of the Appeal Track system, and client satisfaction. The position covers property tax analysis and consulting for real and personal property taxes and works with Analysts, Managers, and Senior Managers to ensure properties are reviewed and appealed on time. The Manager also contributes to business development, client service, reporting, invoicing, and collections. Compensation ranges vary by location: $117,100–$155,200 in Atlanta, Georgia, and $105,900–$140,400 in Tampa, Florida. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

Requirements

Four-year degree.
CPA, law license/JD, or CMI required.

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.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Appropriate certifications.
Ability to meet the travel requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

Maintain client relationships and identify opportunities to provide or sell additional property tax or other divisional services.
Understand the qualification criteria of other service divisions and explain those 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 excellent knowledge of real and personal property tax laws, regulations, and court decisions.
Maintain Appeal Track with timely and accurate appeal recommendations, valuations, tax rates, and supporting documentation, and 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.
Contribute to client service, reporting, invoicing, collections, and overall client satisfaction.
Work with Analysts, Managers, and Senior Managers to ensure properties are reviewed and appealed timely.