Overview:We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager to join our Housing and Community Development practice. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader with deep expertise in Historic Tax Credits (HTC) and New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC). Experience with IRA renewable energy tax credits and Opportunity Zones (OZ) is also preferred, but not required. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing and structuring complex financial closings, reviewing financial models, mentoring staff, and driving practice growth.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead and manage the closing process for HTC and NMTC transactions.
- Review financial models to ensure accuracy and strategic alignment.
- Supervise and mentor junior staff, fostering professional development and technical excellence.
- Collaborate with legal, financial, and development teams to structure transactions.
- Cultivate client relationships and contribute to business development efforts
- Stay current on regulatory changes and industry trends affecting tax credit programs.
- Collaborate with colleagues on strategic planning to assist in growing the practice.
Qualifications:- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in housing/community development finance.
- CPA or JD required
- Proven track record with closing HTC and NMTC transactions.
- Strong technical skills, including a strong understanding of lease pass-through structures, twinned transactions, and partnership taxation.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Credentials:- Relevant professional designation.
- Experience working with institutional investors, developers, and community stakeholders.
Location:- Location preferred near one of our Plante Moran offices, including Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Denver
- Occasional national travel to conferences required
We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.
The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.
The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $135,000-$185,000
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