Multifamily Property Compliance Manager

Novogradac & Company LLP; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Novogradac & Company LLP seeks a Multifamily Property Compliance Manager to lead day-to-day multifamily compliance engagements, guiding analysts and ensuring regulatory adherence across federal, state, and local programs.

You will oversee planning, staffing, and delivery of client deliverables, mentor staff, and strengthen client relationships while driving process improvements and engagement profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of related experience in administration and monitoring of multifamily affordable housing programs.
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience.
• COS or equivalent certification and HCCP designation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day multifamily compliance engagements, including planning, staffing, scheduling, workload allocation, and timely completion of client deliverables.
• Review pre- and post-occupancy tenant file compliance reviews, reports, findings, and related work products to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex compliance matters, engagement issues, client questions, and regulatory interpretation needs.
• Provide technical guidance related to affordable housing compliance programs, including federal, state, and local requirements applicable to assigned engagements.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop Senior/Junior Property Compliance Analysts, including feedback and performance evaluations.
• Monitor engagement performance, productivity, quality standards, and team capacity; identify issues and improvements.
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships, support department training, and drive process improvements and profitability.
• Assist leadership with client service strategies and business development support.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Client relations

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

COS or HCCP designation

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Dare to bring your unique perspective?

At Novogradac, we value individuals who bring unique perspectives and bold ideas. If you're eager to contribute to an inclusive, innovative environment where your personal and professional growth is encouraged and supported, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.

Position Summary:

The Multifamily Property Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, service delivery, and quality of multifamily property compliance assignments. This position provides leadership, technical guidance, and operational oversight to Senior Property Compliance Analysts, Property Compliance Analysts, and Junior Property Compliance Analysts while ensuring regulatory compliance, client satisfaction, and engagement performance.

The manager serves as a technical resource and escalation point for complex compliance matters, oversees engagement planning and execution, supports employee development, and fosters strong client relationships. This position is also responsible for managing team performance, workload allocation, training initiatives, and process improvement efforts that contribute to departmental efficiency, service quality, and profitability.

Your Contributions & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day execution of multifamily compliance engagements, including planning, staffing, scheduling, workload allocation, and timely completion of client deliverables.
• Review pre- and post-occupancy tenant file compliance reviews, reports, findings, and related work products to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex compliance matters, engagement issues, client questions, and regulatory interpretation needs.
• Provide technical guidance related to affordable housing compliance programs, including federal, state, and local requirements applicable to assigned engagements.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop Senior Property Compliance Analysts, Property Compliance Analysts, and Junior Property Compliance Analysts, including providing feedback, supporting training, and completing performance evaluations.
• Monitor engagement performance, productivity, quality standards, and team capacity, identifying issues and recommending improvements as needed.
• Develop, strengthen, and maintain effective client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness, follow-through, and a service-oriented approach.
• Support department training, knowledge-sharing, process improvement, and quality control initiatives.
• Assists department leadership with client service strategies, business development support, industry involvement, and other operational or strategic priorities as assigned.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Your Background and Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of affordable housing compliance regulations and programs, including applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of IRC Section 42 (LIHTC), IRC Section 142 (Tax-Exempt Bonds), HOME, National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF), HOTMA, 24 CFR Part 5 income eligibility requirements, and other applicable affordable housing programs.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements, assess compliance risks, and provide practical recommendations.
• Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, and develop employees.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple client engagements, operational priorities, and concurrent shifting demands.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to exercise sound professional judgment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain productive client relationships and serve as a trusted compliance resource.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, follow through on commitments, and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, compliance reporting systems, and related business software.
• Maintain a professional demeanor with clients and coworkers while adhering to internal administrative requirements and deadlines.
• Available to work evenings and weekends based on business needs and travel domestically as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of directly related experience in the administration and monitoring of multifamily affordable housing program(s), including at least 3 years of previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience and/or an appropriate balance of education and work experience.
• Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or equivalent certification and Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) designation