Senior Manager of Housing and Real Estate Finance
Bowery Residents' Committee, New York, NY, United States
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
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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
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