Director of Compliance – Affordable Housing (Hybrid)

MetroPlains Management, LLC; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Hybrid work options

Job summary

MetroPlains Management, LLC in Fargo, ND seeks an Affordable Housing Director of Compliance to lead regulatory compliance across HUD, LIHTC, RD, HOME and related programs. You will supervise a regional team, engage with agencies and investors, and report to the Vice President of Compliance.

This role requires deep expertise, a track record in tenancy and audit readiness, and strong leadership and training skills. Travel to properties is expected.

Qualifications

• 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 designations such as COS, C3P, HCCP, CAM or CAPS.
• Experience with Yardi and state agency software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with federal, state and local affordable housing programs (HUD, LIHTC, RD, HOME, Housing Trust Fund).
• Supervise compliance and support staff regionally to ensure accuracy and regulatory adherence.
• Lead internal file audits for move-ins, annual recertifications and interim adjustments.
• Prepare for state agency audits, investor reviews and MORs, and draft responses to audit findings.
• Identify compliance risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure leases and forms meet agency requirements.
• Manage compliance during lease-ups and program conversions of properties, meeting owner/investor expectations.
• Collaborate with VP of Compliance to design training and update policy manuals.
• Prepare and present compliance reports to senior leadership and funding agencies on time.
• Conduct on-site file reviews and assist site staff in fixing deficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Audit preparation

Training

Communication

Education

COS, C3P, HCCP, CAM, CAPS

Tools

Yardi

State agency software

MS Office

Adobe

Job description

MetroPlains Management, LLC in Fargo, ND seeks an Affordable Housing Director of Compliance to lead regulatory compliance across HUD, LIHTC, RD, HOME and related programs. You will supervise a regional team, engage with agencies and investors, and report to the Vice President of Compliance.

This role requires deep expertise, a track record in tenancy and audit readiness, and strong leadership and training skills. Travel to properties is expected.