Acquisitions Associate

Crea • Indianapolis, IN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

CREA, LLC is a full-service low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) syndicator forming long-term relationships with investors and developers that cultivate success and improve lives. With over 25 years in affordable housing, CREA has raised in excess of $14 billion since inception, resulting in the formation of over 100,000 homes within 1,000+ communities across the country. Thanks to the contribution of over 135 employees, CREA continues to look for talented and passionate individuals who are excited about opportunities to grow with the company. We are currently looking to add a talented Acquisitions Associate to the Acquisitions department in CREA’s Indianapolis, IN office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or a related field required.
• Up to 2 years of experience in financial analysis, financial modeling, underwriting, or transactional real estate is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with multifamily real estate, LIHTC transactions, or affordable housing is a plus.
• CPA designation is a plus but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to review and interpret financial information.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Comfortable interacting with senior leadership, developers, lenders, legal counsel, and external partners.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% annually, including industry conferences, events, and CREA's annual company meeting in Indianapolis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proactive mindset and taking ownership of the workload
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage and administer sensitive and confidential information
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize
• Initiative and ability to work with limited guidance & supervision

Nice To Haves

• Experience with multifamily real estate, LIHTC transactions, or affordable housing is a plus.
• CPA designation is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support CREA Originators across the organization based on workload, transaction activity, and business priorities.
• Manage assigned deal pipelines from the application process to signed Letters of Intent.
• Analyze and update financial projections for affordable multifamily residential properties.
• Review market studies, tax credit applications, and sponsorship information to ensure conformance with internal requirements
• Prepare Placement Committee packages in partnership with the applicable Originator.
• Proactively coordinate Placement Committee approvals
• Coordinate with multiple Originators to help prioritize work, track deadlines, and maintain timely communication on assigned transactions.
• Prepare letters of intent and other transaction-related materials, as requested by the applicable Originator or Acquisitions leadership.
• Other duties based on business needs assigned by manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level