Affordable Compliance Manager

RPM Living; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with company match

Career development

Paid time off

Job summary

RPM Living is seeking an Affordable Compliance Manager to lead a team ensuring compliance across HUD Multifamily, LIHTC, and related programs. The role requires strategic oversight, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration with property managers and regional teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong regulatory knowledge, industry certifications, and a track record of reducing compliance risk while driving process improvements across a growing portfolio.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and regulatory knowledge.
• Experience managing compliance programs in affordable housing.
• Leadership experience overseeing onsite and regional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Affordable Compliance team to ensure HUD, LIHTC, and other programs are met.
• Coordinate audits, file reviews, and regulatory reporting.
• Develop policies and training for onsite personnel on compliance procedures.
• Monitor annual reporting and ensure accurate, timely responses to authorities.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

HCCP

COS

CPO

NCP

BOS

TCS

Tools

Yardi

OneSite

Job description

Overview

At RPM, we’re in the business of extraordinary. We believe people-first is the way to success which is why we provide top industry pay, comprehensive benefits, and a path of upward mobility via career training and education. Join us and start your extraordinary journey today.

Position Summary

The Affordable Compliance Manager will be responsible for managing a team that handles all aspects of affordable housing compliance to help ensure program compliance for all properties within the portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Optimize the use of personnel resources by hiring, training, empowering, and motivating department team members
• As needed, complete online file reviews and approvals, and bonus file reviews
• Excellent communication skills, with in-depth knowledge of the latest industry procedures and regulations
• Assist with the development of internal affordable housing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all HUD Multifamily, LIHTC, and various other programs’ regulatory requirements
• Ensure company policies and procedures are implemented on all properties within the portfolio and are being followed consistently
• Assist with the development of a training program for onsite personnel for all department-related programs and procedures
• Provide Compliance and On-Site Teams with updates pertaining to program regulations
• Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans are updated every five years, or as needed
• Handle MOR and state audit preparation, including responding timely and accurately to avoid an uncorrected 8823; utilize audit results as a training tool to avoid similar findings of non-compliance
• Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed
• Verify that any software technology in place adequately provides oversight and monitoring in all required areas
• Ensure Max Rents, Utility Allowances, and Income Limits are reviewed/changed timely as per program requirements
• Identify compliance risks and recommend changes to Vice President
• Ensure accurate completion of Annual/Quarterly Reports for City/State Supervisory Agencies and Tax Credit Syndicators as required
• Ensure timely completion of lender related compliance reporting
• Coordinate with Regional Managers to review property compliance policies, and discuss property performance
• Lead employee training sessions on compliance issues
• Supervision of Compliance Associates
• Confirm that an organized system of maintaining "first-year" files is in place if applicable

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a compliance monitoring position, or similar job experience
• Must have at least 2 affordable housing designations, such as HCCP, COS, CPO, NCP, BOS, TCS, etc
• Ideal candidate will have 5 years of property management experience
• Onesite and Yardi experience preferred

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to read documents, computer screens and data
• Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer
• May occasionally be required to lift or carry items such as files or office supplies weighing up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse and other office equipment

Work Environment:

• This is a hybrid role, requiring the associate to work in one of our corporate or regional offices 4 days per week
• The office is an open setting which may include bright lights, constant noises and distractions

Company Information

Join RPM Living and experience exceptional benefits designed to enhance your life.

Benefits

• Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for all full-time, regular associates
• Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs
• Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• 401(k) with robust company match
• Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
• Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days
• Discounted Perks (Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment & travel discounts)
• Employment with RPM Living is contingent upon successful completion of a background check as local and federal state requires. A valid driver's license is preferred; candidates without a license will be provided a liability waiver.
• RPM Living participates in E-Verify. For more information, see the E-Verify Participation Poster and the Right to Work Poster.
• RPM Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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