Project Finance & Consulting Manager

Opportunity ID

9572

Department

Advisory

Location(s)

Boston

State

Massachusetts

Function

Finance

Job Description

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Project Finance & Consulting Manager to join the team in our Boston office.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.

YOUR TEAM.

This position will support the Project Finance & Consulting group. This group provides cutting edge tax credit and project finance related due diligence, financial modeling and other services to a range of clients, including real estate developers and institutional investors. Our clients are motivated by the social, environmental and financial returns generated by the asset class, which is integral to our firm culture. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your skills, work across industry groups, and interact with team members across all levels within the practice.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Multi-family Investment Due Diligence

• Produce high-quality due diligence reports and provide thorough review and guidance on reports prepared by junior team members. The reports will assist clients in making informed investment decisions on affordable housing investment opportunities, many of which involve the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, including -
• Review and analyze financial projections including underwriting assumptions and deal structure relative to applicable industry standards.
• Review and analyze the strengths/weaknesses of counterparties.
• Review real estate closing documentation (partnership agreements, loan agreements, assignments, regulatory agreements, etc.)
• Assess strengths and weaknesses of fund managers, including but not limited to -
• Review written internal policies, corporate reports, and business plans to assess organizational capacity, performance, and management.
• Analyze company financial statements highlighting trends and key features.
• Assess financial performance of multifamily real estate portfolios, evaluate trends and benchmark against industry.
• Lead and support various ad hoc consulting engagements, including the production of impactful and reputable industry research reports.

Multi-family or Commercial Real Estate Financial Modeling

• Financial modeling using accounting and finance tools and methodologies related to real estate transactions, many of which involve federal and state tax incentives such as the Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and Historic Tax Credit.
• Help clients optimize the financial benefits and feasibility of real estate projects.
• Assist clients with modeling the economic and tax components of transactions focusing on tracking and accounting for project operations and rate of return on investment.
• Lead and support various transactional or consulting services.

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will have:

• 5-7 year of financial modeling/financial analysis/real estate experience
• Experience with the affordable housing and/or historic tax credit industry, real estate underwriting or partnership tax concepts is a must.
• BS/BA degree in accounting, finance or economics
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to translate technical concepts into work products
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to coach junior team members
• Drive to manage and meet deadlines in a fast-paced culture
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and multi-task

In Massachusetts, the salary range for a Project Finance & Consulting Manageris $125,000 to $145,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, to name a few. To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit Life at

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