Controller (Affordable Housing) - Boston

Controller (Affordable Housing) - Boston 

A real estate management and development company located in Boston is seeking a Controller to support the financial oversight, structuring, and long-term strategy of an affordable housing real estate platform. Reporting to the CFO, this role blends accounting, finance, and capital markets and is ideal for a curious early-to-mid career finance professional looking to grow into a broader, CFO-level role.

Compensation: $150,000 - 200,000 base + bonus 

Responsibilities: 

Accounting & Financial Oversight

• Oversee real estate accounting for affordable housing assets
• Manage month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and audit readiness
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and consultants
• Ensure compliance with affordable housing and subsidy program requirements
• Maintain strong internal controls and documentation
• Expectation: accounting is accurate, defensible, and well-run — but this is foundational, not the sole focus

Affordable Housing Finance & LIHTC

• Support and/or lead financial analysis related to LIHTC, bonds, FHA/Fannie Mae products, RAD, HOME, and other layered subsidies
• Analyze project feasibility, funding sources, and long-term financial sustainability
• Assess compliance, timing, and execution risks across affordable housing programs

Transaction Structuring & Underwriting

• Underwrite and evaluate affordable housing transactions
• Build and maintain financial models, including LIHTC models

Capital Markets & External Relationships

• Work directly with banks, investors, agencies, and public finance entities
• Support financing negotiations and ongoing lender/investor relationships
• Develop a strong understanding of how lenders and investors assess risk

• BA/BS degree in Accounting/Finance 
• 10+ years of experience 
• Strong real estate accounting foundation; affordable housing experience required
• Exposure to LIHTC and complex capital structures
• Experience with Yardi or similar real estate ERP
• Analytical mindset with interest in strategy and long-term growth
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on, evolving environment

For immediate consideration, qualified and interested candidates may reach out directly to Kelly Lucey at klucey@daleyaa.com.