Job Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Purpose: Real Estate Equities is seeking an experienced and driven Compliance Director to lead all aspects of affordable housing compliance across our growing portfolio. This role is critical to our mission of providing quality, affordable housing and supporting new developments through lease-ups and ongoing compliance operations. The Compliance Director will oversee a high-performing team and play a key leadership role in maintaining regulatory excellence across 30+ stabilized affordable communities.Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the Centralized Compliance team responsible for processing move-in applications and annual recertifications for stabilized assets. Partner with operations and asset management to actively meet and exceed occupancy goals.
• Collaborate with the lease-up team to support new property openings. Lead and manage the lease-up Compliance team in processing first-year applications, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee the completion of investor audits within required deadlines to secure timely funding.
• Drive technology adoption across the portfolio, with a strong emphasis on Yardi Voyager and Rent Café. Provide training and troubleshooting.
• Oversee onboarding and ongoing compliance training for all affordable housing staff across corporate and on-site teams.
• Assign and manage portfolios, projects, and provide direct support to the Compliance team during peak periods.
• Serve as primary liaison with monitoring agencies and investors; manage tenant file reviews and support physical inspections.
• Prepare and ensure timely submission of all required compliance reporting.
• Maintain and implement changes to utility allowances, income, and rent limits.
• Act as Section 504 and VAWA Coordinator for the organization.
• Review and maintain Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans (AFHMPs).
• Lead application appeals and ensure timely investigation and response.
• Maintain up-to-date Resident Selection Criteria and Screening Policies in compliance with current regulations.
• Track and respond to all special compliance-related requests.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and recommend salary adjustments for compliance team members.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in affordable housing compliance, with a strong focus on Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs.
• Prior experience with lease-ups required.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
Compensation details: 00 Yearly Salary
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