Marie McEvoy
Lemont
Summary
Dynamic & enthusiastic CPA with over 10 years of experience in Property Tax Compliance & Consulting. Successfully led teams across the U.S. and India, delivering substantial tax savings and fostering strong client relationships. Committed to driving strategic tax initiatives for impactful results across a wide array of industries.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Experienced Manager
Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
Chicago
10.2010 - Current
- Oversee the timely filing of over 2,500 Business Personal Property Tax Renditions per year, across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, restaurants, retail, hotel & medical
- Successfully manage the audit process for clients, achieving over $900k in tax savings through audit defense and negotiation in 2025.
- Negotiated over $1M in tax reductions for real and personal property appeals and informal reductions without outside counsel in 2025.
- Provide concise and actionable reports to clients and colleagues regarding accruals, reserves tax planning strategies, and research topics related to real and personal business property.
- Oversee the timely payment of over 3,500 real & personal tax parcels
- Expertise in property tax exemptions across the U.S., including all Freeports, OK XMs, TX TCEQ Pollution Control applications, manufacturing exemptions, etc.
- Experienced in PILOTS, FILOTS & Abatements
- Coached and managed teams in the U.S. and India to enhance collaboration and performance.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
DePaul University
Chicago, IL05-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Bradley University
Peoria, IL05-2009
Skills
- Audit management
- Tax strategy
- Compliance & Oversight
- Statutory Research/Caselaw
- Data Interpretation
- PTMS, Excel, Anybill & Appeal Track
- Client relationship management
- Negotiation
- Team Leadership
- Innovative Thinker
- Expertise in Exemptions
- Performance coaching
- Relationship building
- Property valuation
Certification
Certified Public Accountant - IL
Affiliations
Active Member of the Institute of Professionals in Taxation (IPT)
Timeline
Experienced Manager
Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
10.2010 - Current
Master of Science - Accounting
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Bradley University