Job Description

Make a Difference Through Financial Leadership

At BRC, housing finance is mission-critical. The Senior Manager of Housing & Real Estate Finance provides strategic and operational leadership across BRC’s affordable housing and real estate development portfolio — ensuring strong financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability for the communities we serve.

This role brings together controller-level oversight, asset and property accounting, and affiliate financial management, supporting housing development, ongoing operations, and portfolio growth.

What You’ll Do

• 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
• Serve as a 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
• Act as primary financial liaison with third-party property management firms; monitor performance and recommend improvements
• Maintain oversight of partnership agreements, regulatory documents, entity tax status, and dissolution timelines
• 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

Schedule

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

Who We’re Looking For

• 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
• Understanding of real estate finance and affordable housing compliance frameworks
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Sage Intacct, MIP, ADP, FundEZ, or similar systems a plus
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead teams, and meet deadlines with precision

Working Conditions

This role requires regular collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and oversight of complex financial operations. Employees must be comfortable:

• Managing multiple legal entities and regulatory requirements
• Working with auditors, lenders, syndicators, and government agencies
• Balancing strategic leadership with detailed financial oversight

Why BRC

• 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