LIHTC Development Lead — Strategy & Closings (Remote)

Novogradac & Company LLP; Dover (OH); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote and hybrid opportunities

Flexible working hours

401(k) with firm profit-sharing

Dress for your day policy

Strong professional growth

Job summary

Novogradac & Company LLP is actively seeking a LIHTC Development Consultant to advise affordable housing developers from feasibility through closing, handling complex 9% and 4% LIHTC projects. You will help shape strategy, review applications, and manage client relationships with senior-level autonomy.

The role requires strong knowledge of LIHTC programs, capital stacking, and financial modeling, plus experience coordinating with lenders, attorneys, and agencies.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to analyze risks, assumptions, and structuring alternatives and provide strategic recommendations to clients.

Responsibilities

• Engage in LIHTC development strategy, feasibility analysis, and capital stack structuring.
• Serve as an advisor on 9% and 4% LIHTC transactions.
• Evaluate underwriting assumptions, risks, and structuring alternatives.
• Support client pipeline planning and long-term LIHTC strategy.
• Direct preparation and review of LIHTC applications under applicable QAPs.
• Assist in development of scoring and positioning strategies.
• Engage in agency interactions and respond to clarification requests.
• Guide clients through awards and post-award requirements.
• Review and evaluate sources and uses, credit calculations, and operating pro formas.
• Advise on equity pricing and investor requirements.
• Support closings and post-award activities through 8609 issuance.
• Serve as a client contact and advisor.
• Coordinate with developers, lenders, investors, attorneys, and agencies.
• Communicate complex LIHTC concepts clearly.
• Review staff work and provide training, knowledge sharing.

Skills

LIHTC knowledge

Financial modeling

Client relationship management

Regulatory analysis

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Political Science/Public Policy (or related)

CPA/MBA/MRED/JD or similar credential (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Report writing tools

Job description

Novogradac & Company LLP is actively seeking a LIHTC Development Consultant to advise affordable housing developers from feasibility through closing, handling complex 9% and 4% LIHTC projects. You will help shape strategy, review applications, and manage client relationships with senior-level autonomy.

The role requires strong knowledge of LIHTC programs, capital stacking, and financial modeling, plus experience coordinating with lenders, attorneys, and agencies.