DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc. logo

Director, Property Tax

DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.Portland, Oregon, United StatesFULL-TIME
$165k – $235kAI estimatePosted 30+ days ago
M&A AdvisoryPrivate ClientIndirect / VATState & Local Tax
Apply on company site

Role description

From the employer

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 [https://dmainc.com/careers/benefits/us/], eligibility

begins on day one of employment

  • Culturally focused on work/life balance, and the overall wellness of our

employees

Candidates for this position must be located in Washington or Oregon.

Position Summary

  • 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.
  • Essential Duties and 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.

Education and Qualifications

  • 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.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Work Schedule: Regular, 40 hours/week
  • Travel: 25-40%
  • Physical Activity:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
  • Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds
  • Frequent repetitive motions with hands

#LI-JS1

#LI-REMOTE

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.

Apply on company siteYou'll continue on the employer's careers page.