Tax Manager, Property Tax

As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:

• 2025 Great Places to Work Certified
• 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 at day one of employment
• Culturally focused on work/life balance, mental health, and the overall wellness of our employees

Candidates for this position must be located in the Virginia/Washington D. C. region.

Position Summary

The Tax Manager assists and supports team members in performing real estate assessment reviews for DMA clients, to achieve maximum tax savings and provide other state and local tax consulting services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support for leadership in the assessment review process, including representing clients during appeals and hearings with state and local taxing authorities.
• Prepare reports and analyses supporting DMA’s position for state and local taxing authorities; review and submit periodic status reports to clients; prepare reports of findings and other general correspondence for clients.
• Use DMA templates or valuation models for property valuation, fixed asset reconciliation or classification, determine client’s prior methodologies, identify exemptions and abatements, identify and report potential tax savings opportunities.
• Attend on-site inspections of client property (plants and operations).
• Actively participate in business development activities – including identifying, scoping, and developing customized solutions for new and prospective clients, meeting with potential prospects; communicate DMA’s other service lines to prospects.
• Account management responsibilities for assigned clients – develop, sustain, and enhance relationships with DMA clients and prospects.
• Research, collect, and populate DMA’s review management system with new cases, client assessment details, property or fixed asset data and jurisdictional tax information.
• Assist in production and invoicing process.
• Track and monitor all relevant jurisdictional deadlines associated with return filings, audits, informal and formal appeals & protests, mailing & payment dates for tax bills.
• Research and follow industry or market activity/trends in assigned geographic area.
• Research and follow state and local tax issues, legislation, court cases, etc.
• Perform much of the above in collaboration with a team, but also possess the ability to do so independently and with minimal supervision.
• Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, real estate, finance, economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years professional experience; property tax, valuation, or accounting preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Organizational, research, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its applicants and employees.

The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category covered by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all employment policies, procedures, and practices, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, work assignments, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

It is DMA’s policy to make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at HRDepartment@dmainc. com or 800-309-2110 and choosing selection 6.

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