Compliance Manager, Property Tax

DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.

Complex Property Tax Manager overseeing utility, energy, and centrally assessed property tax compliance for corporate clients. Leading multi-state filings, client relationships, appeals, and team supervision.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing and reviewing complex property tax returns, with a strong understanding of utility asset structures and regulatory reporting requirements. Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead teams in the utility and energy sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Property Tax ExperienceUtility Asset StructuresFERC Regulatory ReportingAdvanced Excel SkillsLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Property Tax ReturnsUtility Apportionment MethodologiesFinancial AnalysisEconomic ResearchTax ComplianceClient ManagementAudit RepresentationValuation DiscussionsBusiness DevelopmentCash Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

PTMSOneSourcePowerPlanMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Utility SectorEnergy SectorCentrally Assessed PropertiesMulti-State FilingsFixed Asset Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and review complex property tax returns and workpapers, including centrally assessed and utility-specific filings
Oversee preparation of unitary and multi-state filings for utility and power generation clients
Review team members’ workpapers and returns and provide technical guidance
Advise on utility asset classification and reporting across generation, transmission, and distribution
Evaluate and apply state-specific utility apportionment methodologies
Review reconciliation of property tax returns to fixed asset systems and, where applicable, regulatory filings such as FERC or state commission reports
Perform industry and economic research, including utility-sector trends and valuation considerations
Manage property tax calendars and ensure timely filings and payments
Oversee tracking of notices, assessments, and tax bills
Review funding requests and ensure proper cash management for client accounts
Manage client relationships, including utility and energy-sector portfolios
Lead or support new client implementations, including large-scale utility portfolios
Participate in business development, including scoping complex utility engagements
Lead or support appeals, valuation discussions, and negotiations for utility and centrally assessed properties
Represent clients during audits and formal appeals
Collaborate with other service lines to support shared utility and energy clients
Assist leadership with strategic initiatives and special projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of property tax experience
Prior supervisory experience
Strong understanding of utility asset structures and accounting, as well as apportionment methodologies used in centralized filings
Familiarity with FERC or state utility regulatory reporting
Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Experience with property tax software such as PTMS, OneSource, PowerPlan, or similar systems
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to meet travel requirements
Valid driver’s license
Experience managing utility, energy, or centrally assessed property tax engagements is strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 on day one of employment
Work/life balance and employee wellness focus