Director of Compliance

Premier Housing Management; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Premier Housing Management seeks a Director of Compliance for affordable housing in Saint Paul, MN. The role leads on-site staff, develops policy, and ensures regulatory adherence across LIHTC, HUD, and related programs.

You will manage audits, file reviews, and reporting to state agencies and sub-allocators, while partnering with property teams to maintain long-term affordability and compliance excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years multi-site compliance experience.
• LIHTC, HUD, and national compliance certification preferred.
• Experience with Yardi/Windows/Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a policy manual outlining affordable programs and subsidiaries.
• Reviews and abides by terms of regulatory agreements.
• Ensures timely reporting to state agencies, Tax Credit Sub-allocators, and HUD.
• Manages documentation of all compliance audits at property and corporate levels.
• Performs resident file reviews for documentation accuracy and completeness.
• Assists property management with initial lease-up for new developments to ensure compliance.
• Ensures adherence to internal policies and procedures.

Skills

leadership

compliance

LIHTC experience

HUD experience

Yardi

communication

multi-site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Yardi

Excel

Windows

Job description

Director of Compliance (Affordable Housing)

Management Saint Paul, MN, US

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Director of Compliance
Property Assignment: Corporate Office
Job Location: Saint Paul, MN
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $100,000-$125,000 per year
Hours per week: Full-time/Exempt

About Premier Housing Management
At Premier Housing Management, we value diversity and foster a professional, supportive work environment. We prioritize the well-being of our team and take pride in placing individuals in roles that enable their success.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility is to ensure and manage compliance requirements for all properties within the portfolio. The Director of Compliance will inspire, motivate, manage, and develop on-site staff and in addition, will participate in the development, evolution, and maintenance of policy, procedure, and workflow of assigned portfolio.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Compliance

• Develops and maintains an achievable policy and procedural manual outlining all facets of affordable programs and its subsidiaries. Stays abreast of all industry updates.
• Reviews and abides by all terms of development/property regulatory agreements.
• Ensures accurate, thorough and timely reporting; promotes and maintains positive relations with all state agencies, Tax Credit Sub-allocators, and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
• Responsible for timeliness and accuracy of documentation of all compliance audits at the property and corporate level, including but not limited to Tax Credit and Section 8.
• Performs resident file reviews to ensure all documentation and filing requirements are met and documentation within is complete and accurate.
• Assists property management with initial lease-up efforts for new developments ensuring all units are leased in compliance of all financial documents.
• Ensures compliance with all internal organizational policies and procedures.

Leadership

• Works with affiliate board and property staff on creating plans for preserving the site’s long-term affordability.
• Provides direction, mentoring, and conflict resolution for all Compliance staff.
• Provides verbal presentations of property compliance progress.
• Coordinates all training for current and/or new managers or staff (acquisition) or new construction.
• Coordinates with heads of departments to assess and identify areas of concern, or of needed improvement.

Demonstrates a clear understanding and consistent use of Yardi software.

• Navigates throughout the Yardi software on a consistent basis.
• Assists with problem solving in Yardi.

Demonstrates regular and consistent attendance as outlined by company policies and procedures.

Performs all other duties as assigned by the President/CEO.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and seven year’s multi-site compliance experience preferred, including LIHTC, HUD, and national compliance certification required.
• Experience with computerized HUD Manager or comparable computer software, Yardi/Windows/Excel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong leadership, management and supervisory skills; demonstrated ability to effectively manage a diverse employment base.
• Good client, resident and public presentation skills; excellent oral and written communication ability.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, enthusiasm and team building spirit.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to integrate changes effectively into existing systems.
• Ability to establish goals, analyze history and solve compliance problems in timely fashion.
• Analytical capability and methodical approach to presenting and interpreting data.
• Ability to work effective with community groups, including clients with diverse economic and educational background.
• Ability and willingness to travel to multiple locations as necessary with your own transportation.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to enter data into a computer.
• Ability to complete large filing projects.

Pre-Employment Checks All candidates are required to pass a background check and drug test as a condition of employment. Additionally, candidates for facilities positions are required to pass a pre-employment physical exam.

Why Join Our Team?

• Comprehensive health insurance with three plan options
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Critical illness, group accident, and hospital coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance:

• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% safe harbor match
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Tuition reimbursement (where applicable)
• Referral program
• Company Brand Uniform/Accessories allowance
• Anniversary reward program

Premier Housing Management & Development, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected status. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our clients and community effectively and we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation and accessibility for qualified individuals. If you need assistance or an accommodation, you may contact us at [e-mail].