Manager, Tax Credit Structuring & Advisory

Baker Tilly; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is actively seeking a Manager, Tax Credit Structuring & Advisory to join our Development Advisory team. You will build and review sophisticated Excel models for LIHTC and HTC investments, develop scenarios, and serve as the main client contact with developers, investors, attorneys, and internal stakeholders.

You will lead multiple engagements, advise on transaction structures and tax credit optimization, and mentor junior staff while delivering comprehensive advisory services to

Qualifications

• LIHTC experience including underwriting, financial modeling, development, consulting, or similar work.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling expertise.
• Strong understanding of partnership structures and partnership taxation.
• Experience structuring complex real estate tax credit transactions.
• Excellent client management, communication, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and review complex Excel financial models for real estate tax credit investments.
• Develop financial projections, investment analyses, and transaction scenarios.
• Serve as the primary client contact throughout the transaction lifecycle, partnering with developers, investors, attorneys, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage multiple client engagements and transactions independently with minimal supervision.
• Advise clients on transaction structure, financial feasibility, tax credit optimization, and partnership structures.
• Prepare and organize client deliverables.
• Research technical and industry issues, analyze data, and present findings to clients and internal teams.
• Mentor and support the development of junior staff.
• Provide general consulting services to help clients achieve their strategic and financial objectives.

Skills

LIHTC experience

Financial modeling

Real estate tax credits

Partnership taxation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visitbakertilly.comor join the conversation onLinkedIn,FacebookandInstagram.

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Job Description:

Overview

Are you interested in joining one of the fastest-growing public accounting firms?If so, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Manager, Tax Credit Structuring & Advisory on our Development Advisory team. This is an exciting opportunity to serve as a trusted business advisor, delivering financial consulting services to developers, institutional investors, and other stakeholdersrelated to projects financed with Historic Tax Credits, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, and other tax incentivizedsubsidies. You’ll work alongside firm leadership to support clients, help grow the practice, and make a direct impact on the firm’s success. As one of the nation’s fastest-growing firms, Baker Tilly offers strong career growth, workplace flexibility, and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates, and leaders who are invested in your success.

Baker Tilly’sDevelopment Advisorypractice brings deep expertise in complex real estate transactions, a passion for supporting community development, and a commitment to helping clients navigate an increasingly regulated environment. We serve developers, property owners, state housing finance agencies, public housing authorities, syndicators, and investors across the United States, providing proactive guidance on development, compliance, risk, and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and review complex Excel financial models for real estate tax credit investments.
• Develop financial projections, investment analyses, and transaction scenarios.
• Serve as the primary client contact throughout the transaction lifecycle, partnering with developers, investors, attorneys, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage multiple client engagements and transactions independently with minimal supervision.
• Advise clients on transaction structure, financial feasibility, tax credit optimization, and partnership structures.
• Prepare and organize client deliverables.
• Research technical and industry issues, analyze data, and present findings to clients and internal teams.
• Mentor and support the development of junior staff.
• Provide general consulting services to help clients achieve their strategic and financial objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4-year degree
• 5 years professional experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five+ years of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) experience, including underwriting, financial modeling, development, consulting, or similar work.
• Experience with Historic Tax Credits (HTC), affordable housing, or other real estate tax credit investments.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling expertise.
• Experience structuring complex real estate tax credit transactions.
• Strong understanding of partnership structures and partnership taxation.
• Understanding of real estate financial statements and operating performance.
• Excellent client management, communication, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and project management skills.
• Highly developed Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple transactions, and deliver exceptional client service.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current on industry trends, regulations, and applicable tax credit strategies.

The US National pay rate range for this job position is $59,400-$236,800. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.