Tax Senior Manager- Real Estate Tax Credits

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Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager to join our Housing and Community Development practice. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and hands‑on leader with deep expertise in Historic Tax Credits (HTC) and New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC). Experience with IRA renewable energy tax credits and Opportunity Zones (OZ) is also preferred, but not required. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing and structuring complex financial closings, reviewing financial models, mentoring staff, and driving practice growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the closing process for HTC and NMTC transactions.
• Review financial models to ensure accuracy and strategic alignment.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, fostering professional development and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with legal, financial, and development teams to structure transactions.
• Cultivate client relationships and contribute to business development efforts
• Stay current on regulatory changes and industry trends affecting tax credit programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues on strategic planning to assist in growing the practice.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in housing/community development finance.
• CPA or JD required
• Proven track record with closing HTC and NMTC transactions.
• Strong technical skills, including a strong understanding of lease pass-through structures, twinned transactions, and partnership taxation.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Credentials:

• Relevant professional designation.
• Experience working with institutional investors, developers, and community stakeholders.

Location:

• Location preferred near one of our Plante Moran offices, including Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Denver
• Occasional national travel to conferences required

Why Join Us?

Our firm is nationally recognized for its commitment to community development and tax credit innovation. You’ll work alongside industry leadersand others who are shaping the future of housing and community revitalization

What makes us different?

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So,what are you waiting for?

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace.We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work.Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre‑determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business‑related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business‑related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Time Off and various pre‑determined holidays.
• 401(k) plan.
• flexible benefits plans.
• business‑related travel expense.
• lodging, and meal reimbursement for business‑related use.
• pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff.
• discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff.

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review theposition description for theapplicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market‑based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry‑level talent.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $135,000-$185,000

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