Community Manager - Affordable

Fairfield Residential; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

401(k) matching

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Job summary

Fairfield Residential in Lewisville, TX is seeking an Affordable Community Manager to lead property operations, financial performance, and LIHTC/HUD compliance across 192-unit Valley Ridge. You will drive regulatory adherence, staff leadership, and resident services to ensure people love where they live.

With a focus on budgeting, inspections, and housing authority collaboration, you’ll coach teams, optimize occupancy, and maintain NOI while delivering exceptional service in a competitive

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of property management experience required.
• Minimum of three years LIHTC experience required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Industry certification preferred.
• Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) Designation preferred.
• Certified Credit Compliance Professional (C3P) Designation preferred.
• COS or CPO designation preferred if HUD property.
• Real Estate license required in specific markets, otherwise preferred
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Prior experience preparing for a REAC inspection, as needed for HUD properties.
• Experience in a leadership position and in managing a staff preferred.
• Experience using Yardi or other related property management accounting software.
• Experience in writing and maintaining budgets.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local fair housing laws and provisions.
• Strong knowledge of IRS 8823 guide and HUD 4350.3 Manual.
• Ability to read and understand regulatory agreements.
• Previous track record of maintaining occupancy and net operating incomes in multi-family property management positions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Develop Teams
• Recruit, coach, and motivate a high-performing team.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Manage Financials
• Own the property’s operational budget.
• Monitor financial performance and implement cost-saving strategies.
• Ensure Compliance
• Oversee LIHTC/HUD compliance and inspections.
• Maintain positive relationships with housing authorities.
• Drive Resident Satisfaction
• Implement retention strategies and resolve resident concerns.
• Represent Fairfield professionally in all interactions.

Skills

Property management

Budgeting

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Yardi

Job description

## Community Manager - AffordableApply: Lewisville, Texas: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R0012008**Community:**Valley Ridge**Number of Units:**192### # About FairfieldIf you're driven and looking for a collaborative workplace that makes a difference, you just might be a fit for Fairfield! We are a leader in the multifamily housing industry and we're passionate about creating exceptional apartment living. As we continue to grow, we're dedicated to investing in our people. Our culture is built on trust, support, and the drive to do great work. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to make an impact, develop your skills, and be part of something bigger. Come build your future with us!# About the RoleAs an Affordable Community Manager you’ll lead property operations, financial performance, and compliance for LIHTC/HUD programs while ensuring residents love where they live. This role combines leadership, customer service, and regulatory expertise to deliver exceptional results.# What You'll DoBelow is a snapshot of what this role is all about. While there is more to it, this is the core focus.**Lead and Develop Teams*** Recruit, coach, and motivate a high-performing team.* Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.**Manage Financials*** Own the property’s operational budget.* Monitor financial performance and implement cost-saving strategies.**Ensure Compliance*** Oversee LIHTC/HUD compliance and inspections.* Maintain positive relationships with housing authorities.**Drive Resident Satisfaction*** Implement retention strategies and resolve resident concerns.* Represent Fairfield professionally in all interactions.# Why You'll Love FairfieldWe're all about creating communities that people are proud to call home. Being a part of Fairfield means more than a rewarding career with personal growth. It's a partnership, working alongside colleagues in an open-dialogue environment that encourages growth and the sharing of ideas. We know that our associates are a key ingredient to our success, and we're proud to reflect that in our culture.* **Driven by Vision**: We are a vertically integrated operator and investment manager in the multifamily sector with in-house development, construction, acquisition, and property and asset management services. As we continue to grow, we want you to grow with us.* **Career Growth & Learning**: Fairfield values new ideas at every level. We offer training, coaching, and mentoring to help associates develop their careers and inspire them to create change for the better.* **Culture of Collaboration**: Enjoy a professional, supportive environment where we work together to drive meaningful impact.* **A Company that Cares**: We are proud to offer robust benefit packages with a focus on both quality of care and affordability. We offer competitive compensation plans, 401(k) matching, and paid time off, including sick days and volunteer time off (VTO) to support causes that matter to you.# What We're Looking For* Minimum of three years of property management experience required.* Minimum of three years LIHTC experience required.* Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.* High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.* Industry certification preferred.* Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) Designation preferred.* Certified Credit Compliance Professional (C3P) Designation preferred.* Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) designation preferred if HUD property.* Valid driver’s license is required.* Real Estate license required in specific markets, otherwise preferred* Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.* Prior experience preparing for a REAC inspection, as needed for HUD properties.* Experience in a leadership position and in managing a staff preferred.* Experience using Yardi or other related property management accounting software.* Experience in writing and maintaining budgets.* Strong understanding of federal, state, and local fair housing laws and provisions.* Strong knowledge of IRS 8823 guide and HUD 4350.3 Manual.* Ability to read and understand regulatory agreements.* Previous track record of maintaining occupancy and net operating incomes in multi-family property management positions.# Join Our Team!Ready to make an impact? Apply today!#LI-ANDREAEstimated Rate of Pay:$65,913.04 - $85,686.96This position is exempt; the range above reflects annual salary.The pay range displayed for this position is determined by skills and experience required, location and job complexity\\*. Potential job offers may vary based on the skills, education, and experience an individual candidate holds. This range reflects base rate only, and does not include allowances, perks, commissions or bonuses applicable to this position (if any). In addition to base salary, Fairfield offers all full time associates the following, upon meeting eligibility requirements: * Paid time off, paid holidays and sick days, paid time off for volunteering activities (optional)* Matched 401(k)* Medical, dental & vision insurance* Flexible spending account* Life insurance\\* Pay range is a calculation based on a midpoint price. Fairfield complies with all wage and hour laws, including minimum wage and salary exempt requirements.