Real Estate LIHTC Accounting Manager

SVA | A Professional Services Company; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SVA is seeking a Manager to join our Real Estate team in Madison, WI. The role leads LIHTC and affordable housing engagements and supervises staff, coordinating planning, fieldwork, and review processes.

Responsibilities include maintaining client relationships, onboarding new clients, and ensuring regulatory compliance. CPA and public accounting experience required, with a focus on leadership and development within a growing firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• 5+ years' experience in public accounting required, including experience serving affordable housing, real estate, and/or LIHTC clients.
• CPA required.
• Knowledge of partnership taxation, affordable housing accounting, LIHTC compliance, and real estate financial reporting preferred. Familiarity with HUD, RD, and state housing authority reporting requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute affordable housing and LIHTC audit and tax engagements from start to finish by coordinating all phases, including: planning, field work, review process & communication to client.
• Follow the progress of the work during an engagement in relation to budgeted time expenses and scheduled dates of completion.
• Supervise the preparation of all work products to be provided to the client.
• Maintain continuous contact with clients, including developers, ownership groups, management companies, syndicators, and nonprofit organizations, throughout the business year while developing a strong understanding of their operations and compliance requirements.
• Act as main contact for new client onboarding.
• Evaluate internal controls prepared by the staff.
• Keep the In-Charge informed of important developments in the work.
• Prepare monthly billings.
• Maintain confidentiality with client information in accordance with related laws and regulations and adhere to all SVA policies and procedures.
• Ensure all duties are performed efficiently, typically requiring 55 hours/week during busy season, and 40-45 hours/week during non-busy season.
• Advise clients on affordable housing compliance and reporting matters, including HUD, RD, and state housing agency requirements where applicable.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Client management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

SVA is seeking a Manager to join our Real Estate team in Madison, WI. The role leads LIHTC and affordable housing engagements and supervises staff, coordinating planning, fieldwork, and review processes.

Responsibilities include maintaining client relationships, onboarding new clients, and ensuring regulatory compliance. CPA and public accounting experience required, with a focus on leadership and development within a growing firm.