Compliance Manager – Affordable Housing

Aperto Property Management, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Supportive culture and generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Job summary

A property management company is seeking a Compliance Manager to lead a team and ensure regulatory compliance for affordable housing communities. The role includes mentoring Compliance Specialists and overseeing compliance operations. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in affordable housing compliance and familiarity with LIHTC and audit processes. This full-time in-person position is based in Santa Clarita, CA, offering competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct affordable housing compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of LIHTC, PBV, HOME, and/or Bond programs.
• Experience with audit preparation and layered compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of 4+ Compliance Specialists.
• Perform second-level file reviews for compliance.
• Provide guidance on income calculations and compliance cases.

Skills

Affordable housing compliance experience

Knowledge of LIHTC

Audit preparation

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Yardi Voyager experience

Education

Certification such as HCCP, COS or equivalent

Job description

Location: Santa Clarita, CA (North of Downtown Los Angeles)

Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person

Salary: $95,000 – $105,000 per year

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to lead a team of Compliance Specialists and serve as the subject matter expert for an assigned portfolio of affordable housing communities. This role combines leadership and technical compliance oversight — ensuring regulatory requirements are consistently applied while coaching and supporting the team through complex compliance scenarios.

This position includes regular site visits and travel within the portfolio.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Leadership opportunity within a growing compliance team
• Work-Life Balance: Supportive culture and generous PTO
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and support a team of 4+ Compliance Specialists
• Perform second-level file reviews for LIHTC, PBV, HOME, Bond, and layered programs
• Provide guidance on student eligibility, income calculations, and complex compliance cases
• Manage audit readiness, including site travel ahead of agency and investor audits
• Review audit corrections and regulatory correspondence
• Partner with property managers to resolve compliance challenges
• Ensure documentation accuracy and regulatory alignment across all files
• Monitor EIV compliance and assist with HUD rent increase documentation (UA Baselines)
• Train new hires and implement regulatory updates and policy changes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct affordable housing compliance experience (file review and approvals)
• Strong knowledge of LIHTC, PBV, HOME, and/or Bond programs
• Experience with audit preparation and layered compliance programs
• Prior leadership or mentorship experience preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Certification such as HCCP, COS, or equivalent highly preferred
• Yardi Voyager experience preferred

Requirements

• Ability to travel to sites up to 75% of the time
• Must live within the assigned portfolio geographic area