LIHTC Analyst, Affordable Housing

Location: Madison, WI, with a hybrid work arrangement

Salary: $62,000–$95,610 for Madison, WI; $75,500–$105,180 for Chicago, IL.

Company

Professional advisory, tax, and assurance firm serving real estate and other clients across the United States and global financial centers.

What you will do

• Support transaction structuring and build or update financial models integrating tax credit programs, incentives, and alternative financing sources.
• Assist with securing debt, equity, and other financing, including support for negotiations with funding partners.
• Contribute to acquisition, preservation, disposition, recapitalization, and portfolio strategy assignments for real estate clients.
• Support transactions involving low-income and historic tax credits by preparing applications and value-maximization analyses.
• Research industry and technical topics, compile data, and present clear, actionable findings.
• Provide consulting support and additional real estate analyses, including market-rate projects, syndicated transactions, and end-of-compliance-period assessments.

Requirements

• Four-year degree and at least one year of professional experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word, with the ability to navigate and update complex financial models.
• Ability to prepare accurate applications, supporting documentation, and detail-oriented client deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional email drafting and clear project updates.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, work independently, and seek guidance when needed.
• Commitment to client service, continuous learning, critical thinking, and accuracy.

Nice to have

• Two to three years of experience in financial modeling and/or low-income housing tax credit applications.
• Experience with affordable housing funding sources such as LIHTC, HOME, FHLB, and HUD programs.
• Interest in real estate transactions and the LIHTC industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexibility in how and where work is performed within the requirements of the opportunity.
• Career progression and professional development supported by experienced leaders.
• Opportunities to build relationships with clients, colleagues, and leaders.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.