Director of Housing and Real Estate Finance

About the role

The Director of Housing & Real Estate Finance at BRC provides strategic and operational leadership across the organization's affordable housing and real estate development portfolio. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and audits; advising on project structuring, acquisitions, and new developments; and managing partnerships and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for accounting, financial reporting, and compliance across BRC’s housing and real estate entities (501(c)(3), HDFC, LP, GP, LLC)
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, consolidations, and management reports
• Ensure accuracy of journal entries, reconciliations, lease schedules, loan schedules, and affiliate reporting
• Lead preparation and coordination of audits, tax filings, and lender/syndicator reporting
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and financing requirements across development, construction, and operational phases
• Act as key financial advisor to the CFO and Housing Development leadership on project structuring, acquisitions, refinancing, and new developments
• Oversee asset management functions, including operating budgets, reserve management, insurance compliance, and variance analysis
• Maintain oversight of partnership agreements, regulatory documents, entity tax status, and dissolution timelines
• Serve as primary financial liaison with third-party property management firms; monitor performance and recommend improvements
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting and finance staff supporting housing and affiliate entities
• Lead process improvements, internal control enhancements, and financial system upgrades
• Support capital planning initiatives and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA strongly preferred
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a managerial or senior leadership role
• Experience with nonprofit and affordable housing accounting structures (LIHTC, HDFC, LP, GP, LLC) strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing audits, consolidations, and tax compliance for complex entity structures
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and nonprofit/real estate tax requirements
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Sage Intacct, MIP, ADP, FundEZ, or similar systems a plus

Qualifications

• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Prioritized ability to manage multiple priorities, lead teams, and meet deadlines with precision

Skills

• Understanding of real estate finance and affordable housing compliance frameworks

Benefits

• Health insurance and paid sick time starting day one
• 3+ weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, plus sick and personal time
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to lead mission-critical housing finance work with citywide impact

Pay

$X per hour or $Y per year, depending on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite