Remote LIHTC Development Strategist

Novogradac Consulting LLP; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote and hybrid opportunities

Competitive salaries

Flexible working hours

401(k) with profit sharing

Strong professional growth

Job summary

Novogradac invites applicants for a senior LIHTC leadership role to steer development strategy, assess feasibility, and structure capital stacks across 9% and 4% LIHTC transactions. You will lead advisory work, develop applications, and guide clients through awards and post-award steps, working with developers, lenders, investors, and agencies.

You will also mentor staff, contribute to internal best practices, and deliver strategic recommendations on risk, funding, and regulatory matters, within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field plus at least five years of LIHTC development or consulting experience.
• CPA, MBA, MRED, JD, or similar credential preferred.
• Multi-state 9% and 4% experience.
• Knowledge of LIHTC program including 9% and 4% transactions, QAPs, and state housing agency processes.
• Ability to analyze risks, assumptions, and structuring alternatives and provide strategic recommendations to clients.
• Ability to communicate complex financial, regulatory, and LIHTC concepts clearly to internal team members.
• Relationship management and advisory skills with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel and report writing tools.

Responsibilities

• Engage in and advise on LIHTC development strategy, feasibility analysis, and capital stack structuring.
• Serve as an advisor on 9% and 4% LIHTC transactions.
• Evaluate underwriting assumptions, risks, and structuring alternatives.
• Support client pipeline planning and long-term LIHTC strategy.
• Direct preparation and review of LIHTC applications under QAPs.
• Assist in development of scoring and positioning strategies.
• Engage in agency interactions and respond to clarification requests.
• Guide clients through awards and post-award requirements.
• Review and evaluate sources and uses, credit calculations, and operating pro formas.
• Advise on equity pricing and investor requirements.
• Support closings and post-award activities through 8609 issuance.
• Serve as a client contact and advisor.
• Coordinate with developers, lenders, investors, attorneys, and agencies.
• Communicate complex LIHTC concepts clearly.
• Review staff work, provide training, and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

LIHTC development

Strategic advisory

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA/MBA/JD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Report writing tools

Job description

Novogradac invites applicants for a senior LIHTC leadership role to steer development strategy, assess feasibility, and structure capital stacks across 9% and 4% LIHTC transactions. You will lead advisory work, develop applications, and guide clients through awards and post-award steps, working with developers, lenders, investors, and agencies.

You will also mentor staff, contribute to internal best practices, and deliver strategic recommendations on risk, funding, and regulatory matters, within