SVP of Finance – Affordable Housing

SVP of Finance

Location: On-site / Bronx, NY
Salary: $200,000-$225,000
Reports to: Executive Finance Leadership
Position Type: Leadership / Management

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Vice President of Finance to lead financial strategy, capital structuring, and reporting for an affordable housing real estate platform. This role oversees finance operations across development and asset management and serves as a key partner to executive leadership on funding strategy, portfolio performance, and long-term financial planning.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in LIHTC and public-sector housing finance, strong leadership capability, and the ability to manage complex, multi-layered capital structures from pre-development through stabilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial structuring for affordable housing developments, including LIHTC, HUD programs, bonds, and gap financing

• Oversee project underwriting, feasibility analysis, and financial modeling

• Secure and negotiate debt and equity financing with investors, lenders, and public agencies

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and investor requirements (e.g., HUD, IRC Section 42)

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for development and asset management portfolios

• Prepare executive- and board-level financial reporting and analysis

• Manage external audits and investor reporting

• Supervise and develop accounting and finance staff

• Drive financial process improvements, reporting enhancements, and operational efficiency

• Serve as a financial representative to key stakeholders, including government agencies and community partners

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in affordable housing finance, real estate development finance, or public finance

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Real Estate

• Proven leadership and team management experience

• Deep expertise in LIHTC, HUD programs, and public-sector financing structures

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills (advanced Excel required)

• Knowledge of GAAP and real estate financial statements

• Experience with real estate accounting systems (Yardi preferred)

• Strong negotiation, communication, and strategic decision-making skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously

Why This Role

• Executive-level impact within a mission-driven affordable housing platform

• High visibility and strategic partnership with senior leadership

• Opportunity to influence capital strategy, portfolio growth, and long-term financial performance

• Leadership role with meaningful team and operational oversight