LIHTC Underwriting Analyst – Real Estate Finance

CREA, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CREA, LLC seeks a Financial Analyst in Indianapolis, IN to support its Underwriting team with transaction analysis, due diligence, and reporting across LIHTC investments. The role builds a foundation in affordable housing finance and real estate underwriting.

The position emphasizes Excel-driven financial analysis, data management, and collaboration with team members. In-office presence Tue–Thu with flexible Mon & Fri options, relocation not specified.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, adapt to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across the Underwriting team based on transaction volume, priorities, and resource needs.
• Organize, review, and analyze underwriting and due diligence materials, including pro formas, market studies, appraisals, and engineering reports.
• Collect, validate, maintain, and organize transaction data, supporting documentation, and underwriting files.
• Perform basic financial analysis and quality-control reviews using Microsoft Excel and company systems.
• Review and summarize income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and real estate owned schedules.
• Assist with underwriting memoranda, investment summaries, committee materials, and presentation packages.
• Research developers, guarantors, markets, financing sources, and other transaction participants.
• Support assignment and milestone tracking, information requests, process improvements, and other special projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

CREA, LLC seeks a Financial Analyst in Indianapolis, IN to support its Underwriting team with transaction analysis, due diligence, and reporting across LIHTC investments. The role builds a foundation in affordable housing finance and real estate underwriting.

The position emphasizes Excel-driven financial analysis, data management, and collaboration with team members. In-office presence Tue–Thu with flexible Mon & Fri options, relocation not specified.