Corporate Controller – Newton MA – Affordable Housing
Our team is working with a leading residential real estate developer & manager with a focus on affordable housing looking to hire a Corporate Controller to their growing team. Reporting into the CFO, the Controller will lead financial oversight, structuring, and long- term strategy of an affordable housing real estate platform. This role sits at the intersection of accounting, finance, and capital markets. The role will also focus on transaction structuring, underwriting, & lender interaction.
This role is a full time hybrid (2 Days in 3 at Home) position that will offer between 180-200K base, bonus, & excellent benefits. If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Vincenzo Kulturides directly at [email protected].
Responsibilities:
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Oversee real estate accounting for affordable housing assets, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
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Manage month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and audit readiness
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Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and consultants
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Ensure compliance with affordable housing and subsidy program requirements
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Maintain strong internal controls and documentation
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Support and/or lead financial analysis related to LIHTC (4% and 9%), bonds, FHA/Fannie Mae products, RAD, HOME, and other layered subsidy structures
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Analyze feasibility, funding sources, and long-term financial sustainability of projects
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Understand compliance, timing, and execution risks across affordable housing programs
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Underwrite and evaluate affordable housing transactions, including: Capital stack design, Debt sizing, Sensitivity and scenario analysis, Risk assessment, Build and maintain financial models (including LIHTC models)
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Work directly with banks, investors, agencies, and public finance entities
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Understand how lenders and investors evaluate risk and make financing decisions
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Support financing negotiations and ongoing lender/investor relationships
Qualifications:
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7-12 years of experience in a leadership role
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Deep exposure to affordable housing and LIHTC structures
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Strong financial modeling and underwriting capability
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ERP experience with Yardi
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