As a Development Controller at McDowell Housing Partners, Thea Mora is responsible for managing all accounting functions throughout the development lifecycle, from pre-development through construction close-out, conversion to permanent financing, and final tax credit documentation. She oversees project draws, budget reconciliations, cost certifications, and 8609 processing, while coordinating with internal development teams, equity investors, and lenders.

Prior to joining McDowell Housing Partners, Ms. Mora served as a Controller at Newgard Development Group, a Miami-based real estate developer with projects across South Florida, where she managed financial operations across a diverse portfolio of residential and mixed-use developments. She also held Controller roles at several affordable and workforce housing developers in South Florida. Ms. Mora began her career in affordable housing at Novogradac, a nationally recognized accounting and consulting firm specializing in tax credit finance.

Ms. Mora holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Pacific Union College.

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