Real Estate Accounting Supervisor, LIHTC Focus

SVA | A Professional Services Company; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

SVA, a Professional Services Company, is seeking a Supervisor to join the Real Estate Accounting team in Brookfield, WI. You will lead engagements focused on affordable housing and LIHTC clients, supervise staff, and collaborate with senior leadership to deliver high-quality financial reporting.

Based in Wisconsin, you will mentor junior staff, manage complex engagements, and ensure timely client communication while upholding SVA’s standards and values.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct engagements and supervise staff; act as main client contact and ensure quality of work papers and financial statements.
• Lead engagement planning, scheduling, and execution of audits, reviews, returns, and compilations.
• Review client financial statements, notes, and tax returns; discuss matters with client.
• Lead client meetings, assist with monthly billings, and maintain confidentiality.
• Commit to 55 hours/week during busy season and 40–45 hours/week otherwise.
• Develop junior staff and mentor interns and staff accountants.

Skills

LIHTC knowledge

Real estate accounting

Partnership taxation

Leadership

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

SVA, a Professional Services Company, is seeking a Supervisor to join the Real Estate Accounting team in Brookfield, WI. You will lead engagements focused on affordable housing and LIHTC clients, supervise staff, and collaborate with senior leadership to deliver high-quality financial reporting.

Based in Wisconsin, you will mentor junior staff, manage complex engagements, and ensure timely client communication while upholding SVA’s standards and values.