Housing Finance Senior Consultant

Job Family:

Capital Projects & Infrastructure Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 75%+

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is engaged in projects with state and local housing agencies, public housing authorities, among other clients who we advise relating to their affordable housing programs.

Role will involve a range of affordable housing activities with a specific focus on housing finance and related skills.

Client work may include evaluating development proposals, reviewing feasibility of 4% and 9% tax credit projects; developing term sheets and guidance for project sponsors; manipulating project budgets and proformas; carrying out benefit-cost analysis; carrying out subsidy layering analysis; assisting public-sector clients with project due diligence; assistance in investing CDBG and HOME funds for gap financing; reviewing and interpreting QAPs; modeling financial scenarios for transactions and carrying out underwriting analyses; evaluating feasibility of a range of tax incentives, zoning benefits, and other non-federal subsidies for housing development; developing tools, forms, and templates to support client's compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations relating to affordable housing; assisting clients with one or more project phase, including predevelopment, due diligence, closing, and construction, site feasibility, entitlements, community engagement, procurement process for issuing funding solicitation, and developer selection relating to affordable housing projects.

What You Will Need:

• Minimum Years of Experience: 3+

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's degree

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working on affordable housing finance projects

• Experience developing and manipulating affordable housing project budgets, sources and uses, and proformas

• Experience with HOME and/or CDBG funding sources for housing finance

• Experience with Low Income Housing Tax Credits

• General knowledge of regulations and applicability of 24 CFR

• Understanding and experience with HUD multifamily programs

• Experience with affordable housing project due diligence, origination, closings, and/or construction; including ability to review and analyze real estate transaction documents

• Strong Excel skills, including experience with pivot tables and VLOOKUP function

• Strong analytical skills, ability to research, analyze and synthesize data in a meaningful way

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and communicate regularly with project leadership and client points of contact

• Ability to work independently as required, with a strong commitment to team environment

• Ability to meet project milestones and delivery schedules

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• MBA/ other relevant advanced degree

• Experience working in syndication and underwriting software systems

The annual salary range for this position is $94,900.00-$142,300.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.