Asset Manager

CREA, LLC is a full-service low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) syndicator forming long-term relationships with investors and developers that cultivate success and improve lives. With over 20 years in affordable housing, CREA has raised $9.88 billion - resulting in the formation of over 77,000 homes within 849 communities across the country. Thanks to the contribution of over 160 employees, CREA continues to look for talented and passionate individuals who are excited about opportunities to grow with the company. We are looking to add a talented Asset Manager to the Development Asset Management team.

Physical Presence: In-Office | Tue – Thu; Flexible | Mon & Fri

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Report to: Vice President, Asset Management

Position Summary:

This position will play an essential role in managing a portfolio of assets in the Development phase within CREA, LLC’s portfolio of Section 42 low-income housing tax credit projects. Specific tasks will include:

Primary Responsibilities:

Portfolio Management

• Maintain a detailed working knowledge of each property within the assigned portfolio
• Oversee and monitor achievement of benchmarks such as construction completion, initial lease-up, stabilization, permanent loan conversion, and receipt of executed 8609s.

Reporting & Technology

• Collect, review, and provide reporting on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial information Work with Investment Central database system to track property data
• Analyze benchmark and financial statements and perform risk rating analysis
• Assist in collecting tax returns and audits and coordinate review and approval through CREA’s Fund Management Group
• Special projects and reporting as requested

Compliance and Tax Credit Delivery

• Track, monitor, and calculate credit delivery to, include reviewing occupancy reports, cost certifications, and 8609s.
• Monitor properties for ongoing compliance with Partnership Agreements
• Maintain a detailed working knowledge of Section 42 LIHTC program compliance requirements

Risk Management

• Review General Partner requests on potential deal changes and prepares formal requests for Investor Relations
• Ensure projects remain in balance during the development process and identify potential solutions to keep properties in balance when needed

Draws & Funding

• Collect and review monthly construction draws and process periodic Equity Installments
• Work with internal and external partners to project future equity timing and needs

Job Description:

 

Essential:

• A minimum of two years of direct experience working with Section 42 (low-income tax credit) properties in the areas of asset management, public accounting, multifamily property management, or development.
• Minimum of a high school diploma
• Direct experience with LIHTC compliance and credit delivery
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with a heavy emphasis on Excel and Word.
• Must be able to comfortably interact with senior management internally and a large external client base.
• The ability to identify and verbalize issues with the partners
• A valid driver’s license is required for limited travel of up to 5% annually, with the potential for some overnight.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, finance, real estate, property management, or business

Core Competencies:

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills
• Ability to identify, simplify, process, and resolve complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to efficiently receive, monitor and follow through on requests, projects, and problems to completion
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively manage and administer sensitive and confidential information
• Must have excellent initiative and can work with minimal guidance & supervision
• Commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and accuracy, providing high-quality work product

Our Values:

• We work as a family, investing in each other, worthy causes, and the communities we serve.
• We have integrity in all that we do; we embrace differences and treat others with kindness and respect.
• We believe that, with teamwork, we can accomplish anything and pursue inventive solutions for our clients.

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