A nonprofit services organization in New York City is currently seeking an experienced Accountant to join their growing team in Brooklyn as their new Accounting Manager. In this role, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing and coordination of planning processes for pre-development of new and rehabilitated multi-family affordable and housing projects, such as acquisition/site control, financing and design development. Responsibilities: The Accounting Manager will:
- Lead the development and implementation of community engagement strategies to secure required approvals for various projects
- Project manage and coordinate architects and consultants, as appropriate, to complete the design and site investigation phase
- Manage the transition from the construction phase to operations, including completing lease-up, stabilization and conversion
- Establish and maintain productive relationships with all members of project development teams
- Prepare applications to public and private funding sources including grant writing for capacity building
- Oversee the development of marketing and informational materials for specific housing development projects
- Develop and implement Quality Assurance measures to ensure quality service delivery to clients.
- Prepare, review and submit weekly reports and statistical information for both senior management and funder use.
- Analyze program and demographic data to make programmatic improvements.
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of related work experience
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience as a lead Project Manager completing a minimum of two finance closings and subsequent project completion and permanent conversion
- Knowledge of most aspects of general real estate development, including multifamily housing finance, design, construction and operations including preservation, Year 15/retrofit/work-out developments
- Familiarity with Local, State, Federal and Private Housing Development & Finance programs
- Working knowledge of local housing markets and conditions
- Proficiency in various computer software systems (Dropbox)
- Microsoft Office proficient (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
Desired Skills:
- Experience with New York City and New York State affordable housing programs