[Remote] LIHTC Transaction Structuring, Assistant Director
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit dedicated to making a good home possible for families without one. The Assistant Director, LIHTC Structuring Services will ensure the accuracy and integrity of how the organization structures its Low-Income Housing Tax Credit investments, collaborating with various departments and external partners.
Responsibilities
- Review and refine financial models to ensure alignment with Enterprise modeling standards and tax law
- Support underwriters and analysts by developing specialized model schedules, including those related to effective interest, OID, and other tax structuring conventions
- Assist the LIHTC Structuring Services team in monitoring and interpreting new LIHTC legislation, regulations, and IRS guidance; update internal structuring guidelines and best practices accordingly, and proactively share relevant knowledge and insights with the Housing Credit Investments (HCI) team to ensure organization-wide alignment
- Partner with Finance and Investor Relations 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 at transaction closings
- Review post-closing documentation—including Form 8609s, cost certifications, lease-up schedules, and tax returns—to update financial models
- Participate in tax credit adjuster calculations and provide final review as needed
- Implement model updates reflecting tax credit adjusters and structural changes
- Contribute to the 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 both initial deal structuring and post-closing modifications
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's preferred), with required experience in Tax Law or a degree/specialization in Tax Accounting
- 7-10+ years of experience with LIHTC; familiarity with other federal tax credit programs (historic, solar, new markets) and state credit programs a plus
- Extensive experience addressing complex tax structuring issues in LIHTC transactions
- 5–7+ years of advanced Excel experience, including modeling for tax-incentivized real estate deals
- Knowledge of real estate ownership structures and entity classifications
- General understanding of accounting treatment for construction costs
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working across multiple departments
- High attention to detail, ability to work independently, and confidence navigating fast-paced, deadline-driven workflows
- Willingness to participate as a presenter in team or company training sessions
Benefits
- Annual performance bonuses
- Generous paid leave programs
- 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)
- Mental health benefits
- Financial education
- Wellness programs
- Auto-enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
- Learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications
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