Director of Compliance-Affordable Housing (63984)

Director of Compliance – Affordable Housing

MetroPlains Management, LLC | Fargo, ND | Full-Time |

Lead compliance strategy for a growing affordable housing portfolio

MetroPlains Management is hiring an Affordable Housing Director of Compliance to lead regulatory compliance across our portfolio. You'll report to the Vice President of Compliance and lead compliance for HUD, LIHTC, Rural Development (RD), HOME, Housing Trust Fund, and county and city programs. You'll also lead a team of compliance professionals and work with agencies, investors and partners.

If you have deep expertise in affordable housing compliance, enjoy coaching others and are skilled at audit preparation, this is your chance to make a real impact.

What You'll Do

• Oversee compliance with federal, state and local affordable housing programs, including HUD, LIHTC, RD, HOME and Housing Trust Fund
• Supervise compliance staff and support staff in your region so that compliance work is accurate and meets regulatory standards
• Lead internal file audits for move-ins, annual recertifications and interim adjustments
• Prepare for state agency audits, investor reviews and HUD Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs), and draft responses to audit findings
• Identify compliance risks, develop ways to reduce them, and make sure all leases, attachments and forms meet agency requirements
• Manage compliance during lease-ups and program conversions of new and existing properties so owner and investor expectations are met or exceeded
• Work with the VP of Compliance to design and deliver training and to keep company-wide policy manuals current
• Prepare and present compliance reports to senior leadership, and submit annual compliance reports to funding agencies on time
• Do regular on-site file reviews, help site staff fix deficiencies, and check that electronic records are accurate
• Work with the VP of Compliance as the main escalation point and relationship manager for state housing finance agencies, tax credit allocators, lenders and limited partners

What You Bring

• 5–8 years of compliance management experience in property management and affordable housing
• 5+ years of experience managing employees
• Expert knowledge of HUD, LIHTC, HOME, RD and Fair Housing regulations
• Industry designation such as COS, C3P, HCCP, CAM, CAPS or similar
• Experience with Yardi and state agency software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Adobe
• Strong leadership, training, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, plus strong organization and record-keeping
• Ability to handle multiple properties, programs and stakeholders at the same time
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel to site offices
• A college degree or an equivalent mix of education and experience is preferred

Why MetroPlains Management?

• Lead compliance in a role that affects housing access in the communities we serve
• Work directly with senior leadership and shape company-wide policies and training
• Total compensation package includes your base salary, training and development programs, career growth opportunities, community volunteer opportunities and comprehensive benefits package.
• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life & disability, critical illness & accident insurance, PTO, 12 paid holidays, 401(k) with a company match, health savings accounts, employee recognition and much more!
• This is a Full-time position with hybrid opportunities.

Work Environment

This role is mostly in a typical office setting, with regular travel to properties for quality control and audit preparation. It may occasionally require lifting up to 25 pounds.

Ready to lead compliance with us? Apply today.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. MetroPlains Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.