LIHTC Development Consultant - Remote
Position Summary: The Senior LIHTC Development Consultant serves as a trusted advisor to affordable housing developers, providing independent, high-level leadership on low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) transactions. This role leads complex 9% and 4% bond-financed LIHTC developments from early feasibility through application, award, and closing, exercising professional judgment with minimal oversight while managing client relationships and mentoring staff. Your Contributions and Responsibilities Project Leadership & Strategy · Lead and advise on LIHTC development strategy, feasibility analysis, and capital stack structuring. · Serve as primary advisor on 9% and 4% LIHTC transactions. · Evaluate underwriting assumptions, risks, and structuring alternatives. · Support client pipeline planning and long-term LIHTC strategy. Application & Allocation Leadership · Direct preparation and review of LIHTC applications under applicable Qualified Allocation Plans (QAPs). · Develop scoring and positioning strategies. · Lead agency interactions and respond to clarification requests. · Guide clients through awards and post-award requirements. Financial Modeling & Transaction Support · 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. Client & Stakeholder Management · Serve as primary client contact and strategic advisor. · Coordinate with developers, lenders, investors, attorneys, and agencies. · Communicate complex LIHTC concepts clearly. Mentorship & Practice Contribution · Review work of staff, as applicable. · Provide training to staff and clients. · Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and best practices. Your Background and Skills · Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field and at least 9 years of LIHTC development or consulting experience. Additionally, independent project and client management experience is required. · Preferred CPA, MBA, MRED, JD, or similar credential. Multi-state 9% and 4% experience. · Strong knowledge of LIHTC program, including 9% and 4% transactions, QAPs, and state housing agency processes. · Knowledge of affordable housing finance structures, including capital stack development involving equity, debt, tax credits, and other public or private funding sources. · Ability to analyze risks, assumptions, and structuring alternatives and provide strategic recommendations to clients. · Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex engagements, timelines, and deliverables simultaneously. · Ability to communicate complex financial, regulatory, and LIHTC program concepts clearly to clients, stakeholders, and internal team members. · Strong relationship management and advisory skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. · Ability to exercise independent judgment and lead complex LIHTC transactions with limited oversight. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills. · Ability to effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities. · Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel) and report writing tools. Apply To This Job