[Hiring] Credit Underwriter @Enterprise Community Partners

Role Description

The Underwriter, Credit will perform financial analyses of sponsors and guarantors of affordable rental housing developments utilizing Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) financing. The Underwriter, Credit will work in a fast-paced environment as part of the Credit department and alongside LIHTC Underwriters. Responsibilities require the application of the individual’s expertise with corporate and individual financial statements to evaluate the ability of sponsors and guarantors in LIHTC transactions to meet their ongoing performance and financial obligations. The Underwriter, Credit must be able to work in a time-pressured environment that demands attention to detail, conscientiousness, creativity, and flexibility. In addition to these attributes, the position requires an ability to work collaboratively with Credit and Underwriters to set the most appropriate range, depth and scope of analysis for each transaction and to make recommendations in response to any issues identified.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent and 5+ years’ experience required or Master’s degree and 2+ years’ experience.
• Directly related experience in public accounting, auditing and/or financial analysis of real estate development companies or other corporate institutions.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Some knowledge of LIHTC equity underwriting or other real estate feasibility analysis preferred.
• Ability to communicate well and maintain positive, productive working relationships with co-workers and outside partners.
• Proven capacity to coordinate complex activities, prioritize conflicting demands, and to meet deadlines.
• Must be highly motivated, be able to work independently, and be able to work evening and weekend hours during peak periods.
• Incumbent is expected to demonstrate a high level of ethics.

Responsibilities

• Review financial statements and prepare a multi-year financial analysis spreadsheet for developers/guarantors of Enterprise’s LIHTC and predevelopment transactions.
• Identify salient characteristics brought to light from the financial analysis spreadsheet and communicate findings and recommend follow-up items to the Underwriter, with a focus on identifying strengths and vulnerabilities in a developer’s financial condition and its ability to support guarantees.
• Determine the most appropriate subject(s) of and level of analysis for a given transaction based on each party’s roles, respective financial capacity and other factors.
• Analyze consolidated statements, reviewing the legal relationships, activities, assets and liabilities of consolidated entities to determine which entity or group of entities is to be evaluated and the form of such evaluation and presentation.
• Explain and train staff on factors to consider in reviewing financials for all types of entities: for-profit, non-profit, individuals, and housing authorities.
• Speak directly with Chief Financial Officers, Finance Directors, and other representatives of sponsors/guarantors, when needed, to better understand the information provided.
• Assist with financial review policies and compliance with safeguarding of financial documents supporting our reviews.
• Contribute to policies and procedures related to safeguarding financial documents supporting our reviews.
• Perform other special tasks as assigned.

Salary Transparency

You will be joining a team of talented professionals motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing. The pay range for this position is $120,000 – $130,000. The salary range represents the low and high end of what may be paid for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range, and compensation decisions may be influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonuses and generous paid leave programs.
• Dental, health, and vision care plans.
• Family-building benefits such as adoption and surrogacy support.
• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Health advocacy, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and mental health benefits.
• Financial education and wellness programs.
• Auto-enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
• Access to learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications.