Real Estate Consulting Manager, State & Local Tax Consulting

About the role

The Property Tax practice at Crowe is seeking a Property Tax Manager to provide real estate property tax consulting, assessment reduction, and appeal services for a multi-state portfolio. This role is responsible for managing client relationships, overseeing complex engagements, developing valuation-based tax savings strategies, directing hearing preparation and protest activity, and coaching staff in a highly interactive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and oversee real estate property tax consulting, assessment review, appeal/protest, and assessment reduction services.
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, including priorities, timelines, deliverables, and day-to-day communication.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by identifying tax savings opportunities and delivering practical, valuation-based recommendations.
• Review property tax assessments, tax bills, assessment notices, and prior-year protest results to determine appeal opportunities and improve outcomes.
• Develop and implement protest strategies tailored to local jurisdiction requirements and ensure compliance with filing, hearing, and appeal deadlines.
• Direct the preparation and review of hearing packages, market support, valuation analyses, property documentation, and other evidence used in the protest process.
• Oversee responses to notices, information requests, and other communications from taxing authorities and county appraisal districts.
• Research complex real estate and property tax matters and stay current on changes in applicable laws, regulations, and local procedures.
• Use PTMS, internal databases, Excel, and third-party tools to track notices, analyze values, monitor appeals, and support reporting.
• Document and review property acquisitions, construction costs, and other real estate data that may affect assessments or appeal strategy.
• Manage, mentor, and develop staff, while promoting accountability, collaboration, and high-quality client service.
• Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships and support special projects, process improvement, and cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited college or university; degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field preferred.
• CPA, JD, CMI, Texas Property Tax Consultant License, or other relevant professional certifications strongly preferred; advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.
• 5+ years of real estate property tax, property tax consulting, or related experience; public accounting or consulting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of real estate valuation methodologies, tax bills, assessment notices, protest hearings, and multi-state property tax processes.
• Experience working with local taxing authorities, county appraisal districts, and jurisdiction-specific appeal requirements.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships, multiple projects, and competing deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, research, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, along with experience using tax technology, PTMS, or other workflow/reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to coach staff, review work product, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.