Tax Manager – Affordable Housing (LIHTC)

About Us

López Recio & Associates is a boutique CPA firm dedicated to providing high-quality audit, tax, and consulting services to owners, developers, investors, and management companies involved in affordable housing. Our practice focuses primarily on Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects and related affordable housing programs throughout Puerto Rico.

Our work combines technical excellence with practical problem-solving. We pride ourselves on building trusted relationships with our clients while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Tax Manager who is technically strong, highly organized, and genuinely enjoys mentoring others, improving processes, and delivering exceptional client service.

This position involves reviewing federal partnership tax returns, Puerto Rico tax returns for affordable housing entities. The ideal candidate is someone who values quality over speed, communicates effectively, takes ownership of assignments, and enjoys working in a collaborative environment where continuous learning is encouraged.

What You'll Do

• Review federal partnership income tax returns (Form 1065) and related schedules.
• Review Puerto Rico partnership and corporate income tax returns, PPT, VOB.
• Review workpapers prepared by staff and provide constructive coaching and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, firm policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate engagements from planning through completion.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding information requests, technical matters, and project status.
• Research complex accounting and tax issues and develop practical solutions.
• Assist in developing and improving internal templates, processes, and quality control procedures.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to their professional development.
• Manage multiple engagements while maintaining high-quality deliverables and meeting deadlines.

What We're Looking For

Technical skills are important, but we place equal value on character, professionalism, and leadership.

Our ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional judgment and sound decision-making.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to help others succeed.
• Curiosity and a desire to continuously learn.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to remain calm and solution-oriented under pressure.
• Integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality in all matters.
• Commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license (desirable)
• Public accounting experience with tax engagements.
• Experience reviewing federal partnership tax returns.
• Experience with Puerto Rico tax compliance.
• Familiarity with Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects is a significant plus, although candidates with strong partnership tax and audit experience who are eager to learn are encouraged to apply.

What Success Looks Like

Successful managers at López Recio & Associates:

• Deliver work that is accurate, organized, and thoughtfully reviewed.
• Build trust with clients through responsiveness and professionalism.
• Help staff grow by providing meaningful coaching and support.
• Take initiative to improve firm processes rather than simply following them.
• Collaborate with partners and team members to solve complex problems.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and accountable team culture.

Why Join López Recio & Associates?

We intentionally maintain a boutique practice that values quality, collaboration, and professional growth over volume. Team members have the opportunity to work directly with partners, gain specialized expertise in affordable housing and partnership taxation, and make a meaningful impact on client engagements.

If you're looking for an environment where your ideas are valued, your work matters, and your professional development is a priority, we'd love to hear from you.

Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo

Sueldo: A partir de $65,000.00 al año

Pregunta(s) de postulación:

• Please briefly tell us why you are interested in this position.

Escolaridad:

• Bachelor's (Obligatorio)

Experiencia:

• Tax Compliance: 5 años (Obligatorio)

Idioma:

• Fluent Spanish and English (Obligatorio)

Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial