Tax Senior Manager- Real Estate Tax Credits

Overview

This role is for a dynamic, experienced Senior Manager to join the Housing and Community Development practice. The position is ideal for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader with deep expertise in Historic Tax Credits (HTC) and New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC). Experience with IRA renewable energy tax credits and Opportunity Zones (OZ) is preferred but not required.

In this role, you will manage and structure complex financial closings, review financial models, mentor staff, and contribute to practice growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the closing process for HTC and NMTC transactions.
• Review financial models to ensure accuracy and strategic alignment.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, fostering professional development and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with legal, financial, and development teams to structure transactions.
• Cultivate client relationships and contribute to business development efforts.
• Stay current on regulatory changes and industry trends affecting tax credit programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues on strategic planning to assist in growing the practice.

Requirements

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in housing/community development finance.
• CPA or JD required.
• Proven track record with closing HTC and NMTC transactions.
• Strong technical skills, including a strong understanding of lease pass-through structures, twinned transactions, and partnership taxation.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation range

• $135,000–$185,000 (base salary across offices in CO, IL, OH, and MA)

Compensation decisions may take into account responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

Benefits (eligible staff)

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible benefits plans
• Business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use
• Pension plan available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff
• Discretionary bonus plan for eligible staff
• Contingent staff positions may offer the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time

Location

• Location preferred near one of the organization’s offices, including Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and 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 candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English.
• A drug-free workplace is maintained.
• Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, applicants may redact information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from documents submitted with an application, if they wish to exercise this right.
• This posting includes an application window estimate; updates will be promptly made if the deadline is extended.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.