Real Estate Accounting Supervisor – LIHTC & Client Leadership

SVA | A Professional Services Company; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SVA | A Professional Services Company in Madison, WI seeks a Supervisor to lead the Real Estate Accounting team, focusing on LIHTC and affordable housing engagements. This role directs engagements, mentors staff, and serves as the primary client contact.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in public accounting with LIHTC/real estate experience; CPA preferred. You’ll supervise the team, ensure quality work papers and financial statements, and help grow the practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in public accounting, including LIHTC/affordable housing and real estate preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Specialized knowledge: partnership taxation, affordable housing, LIHTC compliance, and real estate financial reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct engagements and act as main client contact.
• Supervise and develop junior staff; review work papers and financial statements.
• Lead audits, reviews, returns and compilations; coordinate engagement phases.
• Evaluate internal controls and review work product with an eye to tax obligations.
• Prepare for and lead client meetings; assist with billing and confidentiality.
• Maintain high-quality deliverables and adhere to SVA policies; meet busy-season hours.

Skills

Public accounting experience

LIHTC knowledge

Partnership taxation

Real estate accounting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Job description

SVA | A Professional Services Company in Madison, WI seeks a Supervisor to lead the Real Estate Accounting team, focusing on LIHTC and affordable housing engagements. This role directs engagements, mentors staff, and serves as the primary client contact.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in public accounting with LIHTC/real estate experience; CPA preferred. You’ll supervise the team, ensure quality work papers and financial statements, and help grow the practice.