Senior Director, Affordable Housing Development – Atlanta

nationalchurchresidences; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx coverage

Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life & ADD insurance

Dental & Vision

Job summary

National Church Residences seeks a Senior Director of Affordable Housing Development to lead its Georgia pipeline, focusing on Atlanta. The role directs development from sourcing to LIHTC closing, ensuring financial viability and timely entitlements.

The ideal candidate has deep affordable housing experience, can manage a small team, and will cultivate partnerships with government agencies, lenders, and investors while residing in Georgia and traveling up to 20%.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in affordable housing or multifamily development
• LIHTC experience (9% and/or 4%)
• Direct people management experience
• Strong knowledge of affordable housing finance, underwriting, and zoning
• Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, and Smartsheet
• Strategic thinker with execution skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects with limited oversight
• Must live in Georgia and travel up to 20%

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and advance 2-5 senior affordable housing development opportunities annually
• Lead projects from concept through LIHTC application, entitlements, financing, and closing
• Close a minimum of two LIHTC transactions per year (9% or 4%) or other revenue transactions
• Prepare and manage financial underwriting, budgets, and pro forma models through board approval
• Create, analyze, and negotiate deal summaries, purchase & sale agreements, and key documents
• Oversee zoning, entitlement, and approval processes with agencies
• Manage third-party consultants (architects, engineers, attorneys, etc.)
• Partner with Pre-Construction to guide design development and cost-benefit analysis
• Track milestones using Smartsheet and other project tools
• Participate in investment committee and strategic planning

Skills

LIHTC experience

People management

Financial analysis

Zoning knowledge

Excel

Smartsheet

Deal negotiation

Education

Master's degree in Real Estate

Master's degree in Finance

Job description

National Church Residences seeks a Senior Director of Affordable Housing Development to lead its Georgia pipeline, focusing on Atlanta. The role directs development from sourcing to LIHTC closing, ensuring financial viability and timely entitlements.

The ideal candidate has deep affordable housing experience, can manage a small team, and will cultivate partnerships with government agencies, lenders, and investors while residing in Georgia and traveling up to 20%.