LIHTC Development Consultant

Position Overview

The LIHTC Development Consultant serves as an advisor to affordable housing developers, providing objective leadership and technical expertise on low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) transactions. This role assists with complex 9% and 4% bond-financed LIHTC developments from early feasibility through application, award, and closing, exercising professional judgment with minimal oversight while managing client relationships and mentoring staff.

• Project Leadership & Strategy:
  Engage in and advise on LIHTC development strategy, feasibility analysis, and capital stack structuring.
• Project Leadership & Strategy:
  Serve as an advisor on 9% and 4% LIHTC transactions.
• Project Leadership & Strategy:
  Evaluate underwriting assumptions, risks, and structuring alternatives.
• Project Leadership & Strategy:
  Support client pipeline planning and long-term LIHTC strategy.
• Application & Allocation Leadership:
  Direct preparation and review of LIHTC applications under applicable Qualified Allocation Plans (QAPs).
• Application & Allocation Leadership:
  Assist in development of scoring and positioning strategies.
• Application & Allocation Leadership:
  Engage in agency interactions and respond to clarification requests.
• Application & Allocation Leadership:
  Guide clients through awards and post-award requirements.
• Financial Modeling & Transaction Support:
  Review and evaluate sources and uses, credit calculations, and operating pro formas.
• Financial Modeling & Transaction Support:
  Advise on equity pricing and investor requirements.
• Financial Modeling & Transaction Support:
  Support closings and post-award activities through 8609 issuance.
• Client & Stakeholder Management:
  Serve as a client contact and advisor.
• Client & Stakeholder Management:
  Coordinate with developers, lenders, investors, attorneys, and agencies.
• Client & Stakeholder Management:
  Communicate complex LIHTC concepts clearly.
• Mentorship & Practice Contribution:
  Review work of staff, as applicable.
• Mentorship & Practice Contribution:
  Provide training to staff and clients.
• Mentorship & Practice Contribution:
  Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and best practice.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field and at least five years of LIHTC development or consulting experience.
• Preferred CPA, MBA, MRED, JD, or similar credential. Multi-state 9% and 4% experience.
• Knowledge of LIHTC program, including 9% and 4% transactions, QAPs, and state housing agency processes.
• Knowledge of affordable housing finance structures, including capital stack development involving equity, debt, tax credits, and other public or private funding sources.
• Ability to analyze risks, assumptions, and structuring alternatives and provide strategic recommendations to clients.
• Ability to communicate complex financial, regulatory, and LIHTC program concepts clearly to internal team members.
• Relationship management and advisory skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and assist in complex LIHTC transactions with oversight.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities.
• Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel) and report writing tools.

• Compensation: $106,000 to $143,000 depending on experience. More is possible if experience dictates.
• Competitive salaries with continuous market-based reviews.
• Flexible working hours and work arrangements; remote and hybrid opportunities.
• Inclusive workplace with strong professional growth and development opportunities.
• 401(k) with firm profit-sharing and a comprehensive benefits package.

Novogradac is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, making reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the application process. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply.

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