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LIHTC 8609 Conversion Coordinator Remote – India | U.S. Affordable Housing | Work with U.S. Development Teams Are you experienced in U.S. LIHTC projects and cost certification? Do you enjoy owning complex documentation workflows and coordinating across CPAs, attorneys, and asset management teams? We are looking for a detail-oriented LIHTC professional to manage the 8609 conversion process for U.S.-based affordable housing developments — from placed-in-service through final allocation and IRS Form 8609 issuance. This is a high-impact, documentation-heavy coordination role working directly with U.S. development and investor teams. You will manage the end-to-end 8609 conversion lifecycle for assigned properties. 1️⃣ 8609 Conversion Management Own timelines from placed-in-service to executed IRS Form 8609 Maintain building-level 8609 trackers Run recurring conversion check-ins with U.S. teams Identify risks, delays, and document gaps early 2️⃣ Cost Certification Coordination (CPA-Led) Coordinate with U.S. CPAs to compile cost certification packages Review: Final sources & uses Construction draws & lien waivers Change orders & contingency reconciliation Developer & contractor fee calculations Eligible vs. ineligible basis breakdowns Perform consistency and completeness checks before submission 3️⃣ Final Allocation & Agency Packages Assemble and QC final allocation packages per state HFA requirements Track and respond to agency deficiency notices Coordinate resubmissions with CPA and legal teams 4️⃣ Building & Placed-in-Service Validation Validate: BIN numbers Placed-in-service dates Unit mix & applicable fraction Set-aside elections & credit period details Coordinate with property management on lease-up and unit designations 5️⃣ Investor / Syndicator Coordination Track capital milestones tied to 8609 issuance Support investor reporting requirements Assist legal counsel with conversion documentation 6️⃣ Document Control & Reporting Maintain audit-ready digital files per building Provide weekly pipeline & risk reports Improve templates & checklists for faster conversions Required 2+ years experience in U.S. LIHTC, affordable housing, or cost certification support Strong understanding of: Eligible basis Qualified basis Applicable fraction Placed-in-service Final allocation IRS Form 8609 Advanced Excel skills (reconciliations & cross-checking schedules) Strong written communication skills Ability to manage multiple buildings with strict deadlines Must be comfortable working U.S. overlap hours Preferred Experience submitting cost certifications to state HFAs Exposure to 4% bond deals and rehab credits Experience working directly with U.S. CPAs & attorneys Background in affordable housing accounting or development support Tools Excel | Google Sheets | SharePoint | Box | | Smartsheet | Asana | Adobe PDF Working Hours: EST India-based remote role.