PHA Audit Principal

About the role

The Principal will oversee a variety of audit and other assignments as designated by the Partner. The position is primarily focused on Public Housing Authority (PHA) audit engagements within the Firm’s broader Tax/Audit practice.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for all client engagements, including planning, staffing, timing, technical issues, cash collection and other decisions.
• Oversee completion of engagements, including identifying and solving problem areas during the engagement, with minimal oversight or assistance.
• Conduct thorough engagement reviews.
• Supervise and mentor all stages of professional staff, including guiding and educating them in technical areas, identifying professional development opportunities and maintaining a respectful team atmosphere.
• Complete annual performance evaluations for assigned staff and manage employee performance conversations.
• Identify, meet with and pursue new clients and sell work.
• Maintain a fee base of at least $1,000,000 as Principal-1, increasing each subsequent year by amounts listed in the Principal Goal Sheet.
• Meet annual sales goals as listed in the Principal Goal Sheet.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the value of enhancing the Novogradac brand by fostering collegial relationships with all Partners, employees, clients, and prospects of the Firm.
• Promote the Firm’s image by participating on conference panels, contributing to Firm publications, attending recruiting events, conducting in-house and client trainings, etc.
• Meet marking goals as listed in the Principal Goal Sheet.
• Enhance skills in the industries the Firm focuses on by seeking out and completing training courses.
• Develop, strengthen and grow client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness and service-oriented approach.
• Enhance your technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance (advanced degree is a plus) and 9+ years of experience in public accounting, and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience.
• CPA license required.
• Exhibit expert understanding of accounting and tax rules; a Principal should demonstrate the ability to produce technically correct, error-free projects.
• Able to manage a fee base of at least $1,000,000 as Principal-1, increasing each subsequent year by amounts listed in the Principal Goal Sheet.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate a level of intellectual curiosity.
• Consistently demonstrate strong personal, technical and professional judgment.
• Perform work accurately and in a time-efficient manner, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Able to effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities.
• Able to accept constructive feedback from Partner group and make adjustments as directed.
• Able to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment.
• Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel) and report writing tools.
• Maintain a professional demeanor with co-workers and clients.
• Strive to gain the confidence of the existing Partner group.
• Able to meet internal Firm deadlines (time entry, billing, fee schedules, etc.).
• Available to work evenings and weekends based on position needs, and to travel domestically if required.

Skills

• Experience with Affordable Housing, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Opportunity Zones (OZ), Renewable Energy Tax Credits (RETC), Historical Tax Credits (HTC), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), Real Estate, Developers, Partnerships, Housing Authority (HA), Public Housing Authority, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), Community Development Entity Certification Applications (CDE), Property Compliance, Nonprofit, Single Audit, Uniform Guidance, A-133, Forecasting, Cost Segregation, Year 15 Exit, Tax-exempt bond and HOME programs.

Benefits

Novogradac offers a progressive work environment, competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts and a 401(k).

Pay

$186,000 to $236,000 depending on experience. More is possible if experience dictates.

Schedule

Novogradac offers flexible working hours and work arrangements, remote and hybrid opportunities, and a dress for your day policy.