Director of Tax Accounting

Position Description:

The Director of Tax Accounting will report directly to Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and should be experienced in all aspects of financial and tax management, including non-profit, partnership and corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation, as well as LIHTC Construction & Partnership Tax regulations.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supervise staff accountants for preparation of monthly construction draw requests and construction project accounting.
• Work with Real Estate LIHTC Construction Development staff to review project budgets, manage LIHTC Construction project flow of funds, including payment timing on partnership contributions.
• Review drafts of Limited Partnership Agreements
• Prepare and submit periodic Capital Magnet Fund (CMF) reports; assist with capital grant applications, energy and other tax credits
• Maintain updated projections on Growth Fund reserves and coordinate with Construction Development team throughout project cycles
• Manage lines and letters of credit as needed for Construction projects and acquisitions
• Assist with refinance opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with tax credit partner asset manager, respond to asset manager and bank underwriting inquiries.
• Assist with securing Limited Partner exits, assist on negotiations and forecasting capital accounts and other related tax issues including LIHTC and NMTC projects
• Oversee 10% tests, cost certifications and review all audits and tax returns for LIHTC and non-profit group filings
• Review monthly financials on properties during construction as prepared by Property Accounting staff
• Support Property Accounting team’s work on LIHTC audits/tax returns.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Research technical accounting issues as needed.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Assist CFO with management of all accounting operations, cross train with other accounting directors as backup, additional duties as necessary.

Minimum and Preferred Requirements:

• CPA licensing preferred
• Netsuite experience
• 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience preferably focused on Low Income Housing Tax credit developments
• Experience in preparing and review of partnership, corporate, payroll and non-profit audits and tax filings
• Experience with non-profit, low-income housing and property management organizations preferred
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with financial statement preparation for all types of legal entities
• Experience with various accounting software administration Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Requires ability to spend more than half of time viewing computer monitors and constant use of hands/fingers/wrists (typing, filing, etc.)

Compensation

$100,000 - $110,000/annual

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

Foundation Communities provides an excellent benefits package including employer paid health benefits, 401(k) investment opportunity, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.

Foundation Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation & gender identity.