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Finance Manager / Controller – Affordable Housing

United States, Boston 150000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 17, 2026
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A Boston-based real estate development and management firm is seeking a Finance Manager / Controller to play a key role in the financial stewardship and long-term planning of its affordable housing portfolio. Reporting directly to the CFO, this position combines hands-on accounting leadership with exposure to complex financing structures and capital markets activity, offering a clear path for growth into a broader finance leadership role.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead real estate accounting activities across a portfolio of affordable housing assets
  • Oversee monthly and annual close processes, account reconciliations, and audit preparation
  • Partner with external auditors, tax professionals, and advisors to ensure timely and accurate reporting
  • Ensure compliance with affordable housing regulations, subsidy requirements, and internal controls
  • Maintain clear, well-documented, and defensible accounting practices as a foundation for broader financial decision-making
  • Support and/or lead financial analysis related to LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, FHA and Fannie Mae financing, RAD, HOME, and other layered subsidy programs
  • Evaluate project feasibility, capital sources, and long-term financial performance
  • Identify compliance considerations, execution risks, and timing implications across multiple housing programs
  • Underwrite affordable housing transactions and participate in deal evaluation
  • Build and maintain detailed financial models, including LIHTC models
  • Work directly with lenders, investors, government agencies, and public finance entities
  • Support financing negotiations and manage ongoing lender and investor relationships
  • Develop a strong understanding of institutional risk assessment and capital provider perspectives

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Approximately 7–10 years of relevant experience
  • Strong foundation in real estate accounting
  • affordable housing experience strongly preferred
  • Exposure to LIHTC structures and complex, multi-layered capital stacks
  • Experience with Yardi or a comparable real estate ERP system
  • Highly analytical with an interest in strategy, growth, and long-term value creation
  • Comfortable operating in a hands-on, dynamic environment

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