LIHTC Transaction Structuring, Assistant Director in Columbia, Maryland at Enterprise Community Partners

LIHTC Transaction Structuring, Assistant Director
Location: Remote Location
Time Type: Full time
Requisition ID: REQ3872

Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $92.0 billion and created 1.1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands – all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging.

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Working at Enterprise

At Enterprise, you’ll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. You’ll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where you’re valued and supported in your growth journey.

Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with an exceptional benefits package.

Job Description Summary

Enterprise Housing Credit Investments is seeking an Assistant Director, LIHTC Structuring Services to join our team of specialists dedicated to strengthening communities through high-quality affordable housing investments. In this role, you will play a central part in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of how Enterprise structures its Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) investments.

We are looking for someone with tax accounting or tax law experience, deep LIHTC expertise, exceptional analytical skills, advanced excel modeling skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments and external partners. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving complex financial and structuring challenges, we’d love to meet you.

Job Description

What You Will Do

• Review and refine financial models to ensure alignment with Enterprise modeling standards and tax law.
• Support underwriters and analysts by developing specialized model schedules, including those related to effective interest, OID, and other tax structuring conventions.
• Assist the LIHTC Structuring Services team in monitoring and interpreting new LIHTC legislation, regulations, and IRS guidance; update internal structuring guidelines and best practices accordingly, and proactively share relevant knowledge and insights with the Housing Credit Investments (HCI) team to ensure organization-wide alignment.
• Partner with Finance and Investor Relations to provide accurate, investor-ready financial information and return analyses.
• Ensure consistency between project-level financial data and investor-facing financial models.
• Assist with initial equity funding at transaction closings.
• Review post-closing documentation—including Form 8609s, cost certifications, lease-up schedules, and tax returns—to update financial models.
• Participate in tax credit adjuster calculations and provide final review as needed.
• Implement model updates reflecting tax credit adjusters and structural changes.
• Contribute to the training and onboarding of new analysts and underwriters.
• Work cross-functionally on special projects requiring tax and structuring expertise.
• Coordinate with external counsel on transaction closing schedules and structuring considerations.
• Support Asset Management in evaluating the impact of post-closing structural or financial changes.
• Serve as a key feedback resource for both initial deal structuring and post-closing modifications.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's preferred), with required experience in Tax Law or a degree/specialization in Tax Accounting.
• 7-10+ years of experience with LIHTC; familiarity with other federal tax credit programs (historic, solar, new markets) and state credit programs a plus.
• Extensive experience addressing complex tax structuring issues in LIHTC transactions5–7+ years of advanced Excel experience, including modeling for tax-incentivized real estate deals.
• Knowledge of real estate ownership structures and entity classifications.
• General understanding of accounting treatment for construction costs.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working across multiple departments.
• High attention to detail, ability to work independently, and confidence navigating fast-paced, deadline-driven workflows.
• Willingness to participate as a presenter in team or company training sessions.

Salary Transparency

You will be joining a team of talented professionals motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing.

Enterprise offers a comprehensive total rewards package for you and your family. The pay range for this position is $110,000 – $140,000. The salary range represents the low and high end of what may be paid for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range, and compensation decisions may be influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Total Rewards at Enterprise

This range is just one component of our total rewards package, which also includes annual performance bonuses and generous paid leave programs.

Our benefits form a major part of the total rewards package. These include dental, health, and vision care plans, as well as family-building benefits such as adoption and surrogacy support. Enterprise supports flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance and offers health advocacy, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and mental health benefits. We round out our package with financial education, wellness programs, and auto-enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

Finally, you will have access to learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications. Thank you for your interest in joining the Enterprise team and contributing to our mission to serve others.

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