SENIOR FINANCIAL FORECASTING ACCOUNTANT

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At Novogradac, we value individuals who bring unique perspectives and bold ideas. If you’re eager to contribute to an inclusive, innovative environment where your personal and professional growth is encouraged and supported, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under supervision, this Financial Forecasting Senior Accountant, which specializes in financial forecasting and/or structured finance as well as other related services such as cost segregation studies as well as potential assistance on valuation type engagements, will complete a variety of assignments as designated by their manager, partner and/or principal (collectively their “Supervisor”). Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Please discuss available options with your recruiter.

YOUR BACKGROUND AND SKILLS

• Exhibit interest in developing a better knowledge of project and corporate finance, in particular with respect to tax credit subsidized investments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Perform work accurately and in a time-efficient manner with strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills, ability to coordinate complex activities and prioritize conflicting demands and deadlines
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and make adjustments as directed
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment
• Very proficient with Microsoft Excel (Windows) with existing knowledge of how to create and evaluate the following types of formulas:
• Sumif and COUNTIF
• VLookup
• Pivot tables
• “If” formulas, including multiple if-type formulas and IF combined AND/OR
• IRR, MIRR and XIRR
• PV and NPV.
• Goal seek

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, accounting, or economics, and 2+ years of appropriate experience.
Experience with any of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Renewable energy, Historic preservation, New Markets Tax Credits, Affordable Housing, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Opportunity Zones (OZ), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Real Estate, Developers, Partnerships, Forecasting, Cost Segregation, Partnership Exits.

DON’T MEET EVERY SINGLE QUALIFICATION?

After reviewing this job posting, are you hesitating to apply because you don’t meet all the listed requirements? At Novogradac, we are dedicated to building a workplace supported by unique perspectives and experiences, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
You may still be the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

GET TO KNOW US BETTER!

We’re Novogradac, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 800 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.
Novogradc is one of the nation’s top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.

• Complete assignments, including the preparation of financial forecasts and related assignments as directed by the Supervisor
• Evaluate and extract financial and non-financial data from information provided by clients, including letters of intent, term sheets, audited financial statements, tax returns, partnership agreements, loan agreements, appraisals, cost segregation studies, independent engineering reports and other related transaction agreements.
• Collaborate and consult with clients on ways to optimize investment return profiles by evaluating different ownership structures, federal and state subsidies, as well as debt and equity financing options
• Participate in meetings with clients and project finance team members to discuss issues involved with structuring investments that qualify for federal tax credits from federal opportunity zones, renewable energy, historic rehabilitation and/or new markets tax credits
• Document and reference assumptions used in the financial modeling engagements
• Prepare summarized financial data reports
• Identify and communicate potential problem areas during engagements
• Assist, as deemed necessary, with accounting, audit and tax engagements with respect to year-end financial statement audits and tax returns as well as cost certifications and cost segregation studies
• Other related assignments as deemed appropriate