Engagement Partner / Principal

Engagement Partner / Principal

Position Summary

The Engagement Partner will provide executive oversight, strategic guidance, quality control review, client relationship management, and technical consultation related to affordable housing development transactions, including LIHTC, tax-exempt bond financing, RAD conversions, and public housing development initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

·       Serve as the primary point of contact with MPHA executive management and project stakeholders.

·       Provide strategic oversight of all engagement activities.

·       Review and approve major financial analyses and deliverables.

·       Advise on accounting treatment for development costs, developer fees, ownership entities, and partnership structures.

·       Review project financing structures and financial models.

·       Participate in meetings with investors, lenders, attorneys, and development partners as required.

·       Review final cost certifications, financial statements, audit reports, and tax filings.

·       Ensure compliance with HUD, IRS, GAAP, and applicable affordable housing regulations.

·       Provide technical guidance and training to MPHA staff regarding LIHTC, RAD, bond financing, and development accounting matters.

Qualifications

·       Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

·       Minimum 10 years of accounting and financial management experience.

·       Experience with affordable housing development, HUD programs, and public sector accounting.

·       Strong leadership and client relationship management skills.