LIHTC Transaction Structuring, Manager

Overview

A national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting community development and affordable housing is seeking a LIHTC Transaction Structuring Manager. This role is central to ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) investment structures. The organization has invested $92 billion and created 1.1 million homes across the United States and territories since 1982.

Responsibilities

• Review and refine financial models to align with organizational modeling standards.
• Develop specialized model schedules related to effective interest, original issue discount (OID), and other tax structuring conventions to support underwriters and analysts.
• Collaborate with finance and investor relations teams to provide accurate, investor-ready financial information and return analyses.
• Ensure consistency between project-level financial data and investor-facing financial models.
• Assist with initial equity funding during transaction closings.
• Review post-closing documentation such as Form 8609s, cost certifications, lease-up schedules, and tax returns to update financial models.
• Participate in tax credit adjuster calculations and provide final reviews as needed.
• Implement model updates reflecting tax credit adjusters and structural changes.
• Contribute to training and onboarding of new analysts and underwriters.
• Work cross-functionally on special projects requiring tax and structuring expertise.
• Coordinate with external counsel on transaction closing schedules and structuring considerations.
• Support asset management in evaluating the impact of post-closing structural or financial changes.
• Serve as a key feedback resource for initial deal structuring and post-closing modifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting (preferably Tax Accounting), Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–7+ years of experience with LIHTC or other federal tax credit programs (historic, solar, new markets); familiarity with state credit programs is a plus.
• Strong understanding of tax structuring issues in LIHTC transactions.
• Advanced Excel skills with 5–7+ years of experience modeling tax-incentivized real estate deals.
• Knowledge of real estate ownership structures and entity classifications.
• General understanding of accounting treatment for construction costs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• High attention to detail, ability to work independently, and confidence managing fast-paced, deadline-driven workflows.
• Willingness to present in team or company training sessions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $85,000 to $110,000, dependent on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
• Comprehensive total rewards package including annual performance bonuses and generous paid leave.
• Benefits include dental, health, and vision care plans; family-building benefits such as adoption and surrogacy support.
• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Health advocacy, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and mental health benefits.
• Financial education and wellness programs.
• Auto-enrollment in 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
• Access to learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications.

Location

Opportunities available across multiple offices nationwide with flexible work arrangements.