Project Finance Associate - CohnReznick LLP

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top Professional Services and Business Advisory firms, we foster teams in Advisory, Assurance, and Tax services that value innovation and collaboration in everything they do! 

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Project Finance Associate to join our team in the Baltimore, Charlotte, New York, or Boston office in a hybrid capacity.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to alternate time between both remote and office. At CohnReznick, we believe in creating the conditions in which everyone can do their best work, collaborate, learn, and build community. This results in our ability to create opportunities for our people, make a difference for our clients, and strengthen our internal and external communities.

YOUR TEAM.

This position will support Project Finance & Consulting group. This group provides cutting edge financial modeling and tax credit modeling services to a range of clients.  In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to broaden your skills, work across industry groups, and interact with team members across all levels within the practice.

WHY COHNREZNICK?  

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.

We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE. 

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Financial modeling using team accounting and finance tools and methodologies related to real estate transactions to help clients optimize the ownership and investment in real estate projects.
• A substantial amount of consulting will involve critical thinking and analysis of accounting, tax structuring, regulatory compliance and financial modeling of various federal and state tax incentives.
• This role assists clients with modeling both the economic and tax components of transactions with a focus on accounting for and tracking of project operations and rate of return on investment.
• Working with New Markets Tax Credit, Historic Tax Credit, Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), and Renewable Energy Tax Credit (ITC).
• Other transactional or consulting services.

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will have:

• 1-3 years financial modeling/financial analyst experience
• BS/BA degree in accounting, finance or economics
• Solid understanding of basic finance concepts, including concepts related to time value of money
• Strong analytical and critical thinking translating technical concepts into work product
• Demonstrated proficiency with advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with the affordable housing tax credit industry, real estate underwriting, partnership tax concepts or other related industry financial modeling
• Strong communication skills, with proven ability to coherently express complex concepts, both verbally and in writing
• Detail oriented and deadline driven in a fast-paced culture
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in an environment of multiple responsibilities independently
• CFA certification a plus

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, 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 be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  For more information, please see 

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