Senior Real Estate LIHTC Leader

Sva; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SVA in Madison, WI is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Real Estate practice, focusing on LIHTC engagements and affordable housing clients. You will guide engagements from planning through delivery and mentor junior staff.

This role offers opportunities to develop client relationships, optimize processes, and contribute to the firm's Great Place to Work culture. Based in Wisconsin, active collaboration with a diverse team is expected.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Experience: 9+ years’ experience in public accounting required, including significant experience serving affordable housing, real estate, and/or LIHTC clients
• Professional Certification: CPA required.
• Specialized knowledge: Deep knowledge of partnership taxation, affordable housing accounting, LIHTC structures, and real estate financial reporting required. Familiarity with HUD, RD, and state housing authority reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex LIHTC audits and tax engagements from start to finish, coordinating all phases.
• Monitor engagement progress relative to budgeted time and dates of completion.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and system enhancements.
• Supervise preparation of all work products to be provided to the client.
• Keep the In-Charge informed of important developments and client relationship status.
• Communicate with client personnel and other third parties directly.
• Serve as trusted advisor on accounting, tax, and compliance matters related to LIHTC and real estate operations.
• Identify opportunities to expand affordable housing and LIHTC services, including audit, tax, consulting, compliance, and advisory offerings.
• Prepare monthly billings and ensure confidentiality with client information.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

SVA in Madison, WI is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Real Estate practice, focusing on LIHTC engagements and affordable housing clients. You will guide engagements from planning through delivery and mentor junior staff.

This role offers opportunities to develop client relationships, optimize processes, and contribute to the firm's Great Place to Work culture. Based in Wisconsin, active collaboration with a diverse team is expected.