Job Description

Our client, a premier $200M+ Social Services organizations in NYC, is seeking a Manager of Real Estate finance to run construction and asset management finance for a robust portfolio of affordable housing properties. This position brings together elements of real estate accounting, asset management, affiliate financial management, and portfolio strategy.

Benefits

• 25+ PTO days + 12 holidays to start
• Strong 403B match
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Great medical / dental / vision packages available
• Hybrid schedule into Manhattan (3 days in office)

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for accounting, financial reporting, and compliance across a diverse portfolio of housing and real estate entities, including 501(c)(3), HDFC, LP, and LLC structures.
• Oversee the production of consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring the absolute accuracy of journal entries, reconciliations, and complex lease/loan schedules.
• Lead the coordination of external audits, tax filings, and lender/syndicator reporting while ensuring strict adherence to contractual and financing requirements throughout construction, development, and operational phases.
• Serve as a key financial advisor to the CFO and development leadership on project structuring, acquisitions, and refinancing, while supporting long-term capital planning initiatives.
• Manage asset functions including operating budgets, reserves, and insurance compliance, while acting as the primary liaison to third-party property firms to monitor and improve financial performance.
• Supervise and mentor finance staff while driving continuous improvement through internal control enhancements, financial system upgrades, and the maintenance of partnership/regulatory documentation.

Qualifications

• BA of Accounting, Finance, or related field: CPA or higher education strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive real estate related accounting
• 2+ years of people management experience
• Experience with non-profit and affordable housing accounting structures (LIHTC, HDFC, LP, GP, LLC)
• Experience managing audits, consolidations, and tax compliance for complex entity structures