Overview
This role involves serving as a Senior Manager in the Housing and Community Development practice. The position is a hands-on, strategic role focused on 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.
The successful candidate will manage and structure complex financial closings, review financial models, mentor staff, and support practice growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the closing process for HTC and NMTC transactions
- Review financial models to ensure accuracy and alignment with strategy
- Supervise and mentor junior staff, supporting professional development and technical excellence
- Collaborate with legal, financial, and development teams to structure transactions
- Cultivate client relationships and contribute to business development efforts
- Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends affecting tax credit programs
- Collaborate with colleagues on strategic planning to support practice growth
Qualifications
- 7–10 years of experience in housing/community development finance
- CPA or JD required
- Proven experience closing HTC and NMTC transactions
- Strong technical skills, including 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
Location
- Location preferred near one of the organization’s offices, including Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Denver
- Occasional national travel to conferences required
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range
Compensation decisions consider factors including responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some benefits vary based on the number of hours worked per week.
Benefits highlights (eligibility required)
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Flexible Time Off and predetermined 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: option to elect health insurance plus limited paid sick time
Additional Information
- The organization is committed to a drug-free workplace.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English.
- Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted due to the high volume of applications.
This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open, and will be promptly updated if extended.