LIHTC Compliance Manager: Lease-Up Leader

WhiteCap Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitecap Search is seeking a detail-driven Compliance Manager to lead all LIHTC lease-up compliance for a large NYC project in Corona, Queens. You will oversee a 6-10 person team, review high volumes of files weekly, and ensure strict adherence to LIHTC, HOTMA, and AMI requirements.

You will coordinate with leasing, operations, and social services to ensure timely move-ins and maintain QA controls. Strong leadership and NYC program knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of affordable housing compliance experience, with LIHTC experience.
• Experience leading or supervising a compliance team.
• Experience with large-scale affordable housing lease-ups.
• Strong knowledge of LIHTC, income/asset qualification, AMI requirements, rent restrictions, occupancy compliance.
• Working knowledge of HOTMA.
• Familiarity with NYC housing programs and housing agency processes.
• Experience reviewing high volumes of applicant/resident files.
• Experience responding to agency inquiries, audits, compliance findings, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lease-Up Compliance for 461 LIHTC units within the development.
• Manage a team of 6-10 Compliance Specialists with goals and quality standards.
• Review up to 150 applicant/resident files per week for accuracy and eligibility.
• Maintain expert LIHTC & HOTMA compliance and AMI restrictions.
• Develop QA procedures and controls to minimize errors and rejections.
• Coordinate with NYC housing agencies for submissions, inquiries, audits, and actions.
• Collaborate with Leasing, Property Management, Operations, and Social Services to resolve issues.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and train the team accordingly.
• Support workforce housing compliance for 100%-120% AMI programs.
• Monitor reporting and performance, identify risks, and prepare lease-up reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Whitecap Search is seeking a detail-driven Compliance Manager to lead all LIHTC lease-up compliance for a large NYC project in Corona, Queens. You will oversee a 6-10 person team, review high volumes of files weekly, and ensure strict adherence to LIHTC, HOTMA, and AMI requirements.

You will coordinate with leasing, operations, and social services to ensure timely move-ins and maintain QA controls. Strong leadership and NYC program knowledge are essential.