Senior Director — Multifamily Finance & Development

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority; Rocky Hill (CT); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Pension plan

Job summary

The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority seeks a seasoned Senior Director, Multifamily Financing and Development to lead underwriting, lending, equity, LIHTC, construction, and asset management. Reporting to the Managing Director of Multifamily, this role shapes strategy and builds a high-performing, mission-driven team across Connecticut.

The successful candidate will balance mission, risk, and financial performance while collaborating with developers, investors, and public agencies to expand

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Public Administration, Real Estate, or related field.
• At least 15 years of progressive leadership experience in commercial real estate finance or affordable housing.
• Demonstrated expertise in multifamily finance, LIHTC structures, and leading complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Managing Director of Multifamily to set strategies and objectives.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across underwriting, asset management, construction, housing programs, and insurance.
• Oversee LIHTC, development lending, equity, construction financing, and other programs.
• Provide senior leadership on complex affordable housing transactions, including structuring and risk assessment.
• Monitor markets, regulatory developments, and opportunities to strengthen CHFA's programs and portfolio.
• Drive operational excellence through processes, controls, and technology improvements.
• Build strong relationships with developers, investors, lenders, and public/private partners.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Public Administration, Real Estate, or related field

Job description

The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority seeks a seasoned Senior Director, Multifamily Financing and Development to lead underwriting, lending, equity, LIHTC, construction, and asset management. Reporting to the Managing Director of Multifamily, this role shapes strategy and builds a high-performing, mission-driven team across Connecticut.

The successful candidate will balance mission, risk, and financial performance while collaborating with developers, investors, and public agencies to expand