Tax Senior Manager- Real Estate Tax Credits

Overview

A Senior Manager position is available within a Housing and Community Development practice, focusing on Historic Tax Credits (HTC) and New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC). The role requires a strategic and hands-on leader with extensive experience in managing complex financial closings, reviewing financial models, mentoring staff, and contributing to practice growth. Experience with IRA renewable energy tax credits and Opportunity Zones (OZ) is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the closing process for HTC and NMTC transactions.
• Review financial models for accuracy and strategic alignment.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff to promote professional development and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with legal, financial, and development teams to structure transactions.
• Build and maintain client relationships and support business development efforts.
• Stay informed on regulatory changes and industry trends related to tax credit programs.
• Participate in strategic planning to support practice growth.

Requirements

• 7 to 10 years of experience in housing or community development finance.
• CPA or JD credential required.
• Proven success in closing HTC and NMTC transactions.
• Strong technical knowledge of lease pass-through structures, twinned transactions, and partnership taxation.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant professional designations.
• Experience working with institutional investors, developers, and community stakeholders.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $135,000 to $185,000, depending on location and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Time Off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan and flexible benefits plans.
• Business-related travel expense reimbursement.
• Pension plan available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff.
• Discretionary bonus plan for eligible employees.
• Some contingent staff may elect health insurance and limited paid sick time.

Location

• Preferred locations near offices in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, or Denver.
• Occasional national travel to conferences required.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, except for qualified bilingual candidates in Japanese-English or Chinese-English.
• The employer maintains a drug-free workplace.
• Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted due to high application volume.
• The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Applicants have the right to redact age, date of birth, or educational attendance/graduation dates from submitted documents under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act.