Senior Financial Forecasting Accountant

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Position Summary Under supervision, this Financial Forecasting Senior Accountant, which specializes in financial forecasting and/or structured finance as well as other related services such as cost segregation studies as well as potential assistance on valuation type engagements, will complete a variety of assignments as designated by their manager, partner and/or principal (collectively their “Supervisor”). Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs.

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Your Contributions and Responsibilities Complete assignments, including the preparation of financial forecasts and related assignments as directed by the Supervisor Evaluate and extract financial and non-financial data from information provided by clients, including letters of intent, term sheets, audited financial statements, tax returns, partnership agreements, loan agreements, appraisals, cost segregation studies, independent engineering reports and other related transaction agreements.

Collaborate and consult with clients on ways to optimize investment return profiles by evaluating different ownership structures, federal and state subsidies, as well as debt and equity financing options

Participate in meetings with clients and project finance team members to discuss issues involved with structuring investments that qualify for federal tax credits from federal opportunity zones, renewable energy, historic rehabilitation and/or new markets tax credits

Document and reference assumptions used in the financial modeling engagements

Prepare summarized financial data reports

Identify and communicate potential problem areas during engagements

Assist, as deemed necessary, with accounting, audit and tax engagements with respect to year-end financial statement audits and tax returns as well as cost certifications and cost segregation studies

Other related assignments as deemed appropriate

Your Background and Skills Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, accounting, or economics, and 2+ years of appropriate experience.

Exhibit interest in developing a better knowledge of project and corporate finance, in particular with respect to tax credit subsidized investments

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Perform work accurately and in a time-efficient manner with strong attention to detail

Strong organizational and follow-through skills, ability to coordinate complex activities and prioritize conflicting demands and deadlines

Ability to accept constructive feedback and make adjustments as directed

Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment

Very proficient with Microsoft Excel (Windows) with existing knowledge of how to create and evaluate the following types of formulas:

Sumif and COUNTIFVLookup

Pivot tables“If” formulas, including multiple if-type formulas and IF combined AND/ORIRR, MIRR and XIRRPV and NPV.Goal seekMATCHINDEX MatchCONCATENATEROUNDStrong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel) and report writing tools, and ability to learn new programs quickly

Maintain a professional demeanor with coworkers and clients

Adhere to internal Firm deadlines (time entry)
Ability to contribute ideas and add value to designated team Knowledge of partnership accounting/taxation, real estate and lending terminology and other related concepts is a plus Ability to sit for the CFA or CPA exam or having passed sections of the CFA exam or CPA exam is a plus Available to work evenings and weekends based on position needs and to travel domestically if required

Experience with any of the following is helpful but…