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.