Affordable Housing Compliance Manager, Property Management

Affordable Housing Alliance Inc•Millstone Township, NJ

1d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Compliance Manager ensures that the AHA’s affordable housing portfolio meets all regulatory, funder, and program requirements with precision and consistency. This role demands an exceptionally organized and detail-oriented professional who can manage complex documentation, deadlines, and reporting obligations across multiple funding sources without anything falling through the cracks. The Compliance Manager safeguards the AHA’s standing with regulators and funders by maintaining accurate records, monitoring tenant eligibility and income certifications, and ensuring full adherence to New Jersey affordable housing program rules. This position will be focused on the lease-up of a new affordable housing development in Millstone Township, New Jersey, for the first 7 months to a year. During the lease-up phase, the successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of the AHA’s compliance consultant. The Compliance Manager, under the direct supervision of the Compliance Consultant will be responsible for building and managing the applicant waitlist, processing applications, verifying eligibility, completing initial tenant certifications, and ensuring every file meets LIHTC and program standards from day one. Once the property is successfully leased and stabilized, the role will transition into a portfolio-wide Compliance Manager position, supporting the entire property management team across all of the AHA’s developments. However, for purposes of compliance at the property in Millstone, the Candidate will continue to work under the direct supervision of the Compliance Consultant.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of affordable housing compliance experience required
Demonstrated experience with the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program required
Experience with New Jersey affordable housing programs (NJ DCA, HMFA, HUD, and related funders) required
Experience with tenant certification, recertification, and income verification processes required
Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to manage multiple deadlines, complex documentation, and competing priorities without error
Thorough knowledge of LIHTC regulations and New Jersey affordable housing program requirements
Ability to read and understand program regulations, regulatory agreements, and contract language
Excellent computer and systems knowledge: Strong literacy in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate, or a related field preferred
Experience managing the lease-up of a new affordable housing development strongly preferred
Experience preparing for and managing compliance audits and inspections preferred
Industry compliance certifications such as Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP), Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), Tax Credit Specialist (TCS), or Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM) strongly recommended; other relevant certifications preferred
Knowledge of compliance and property management software (Yardi or RealPage is a plus)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex requirements clearly
Ability to work on-site in Millstone Township, New Jersey during the lease-up phase
Have lived experience with homelessness or housing insecurity, with insight into both the barriers and opportunities that come from these circumstances.
Demonstrate a passion for using personal experience to support others and advocate for meaningful change.
Offer a firsthand understanding of systemic challenges connected to poverty and economic insecurity.

Responsibilities

Participate in initial lease-up of the new Millstone Township development, including waitlist management, application intake, applicant screening, income verification, and completion of initial tenant certifications in accordance with program requirements.
Under the direction of AHA’s Compliance Consultant, ensure full compliance with the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, including tenant eligibility determination, income and asset certification, recertification schedules, rent and utility allowance compliance, and unit set-aside requirements.
Monitor and maintain compliance for Millstone Commons.
Monitor and maintain compliance for AHA’s non- LIHTC affordable housing portfolio across all applicable affordable housing programs, including those administered by DCA, HMFA, HUD, and other funders and oversight entities.
Conduct and oversee accurate, timely initial certifications and annual recertifications, ensuring all supporting documentation is complete, properly verified, and audit-ready.
Maintain meticulously organized tenant files, compliance records, and program documentation, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and immediate retrievability for inspections and audits.
Prepare and submit accurate and timely compliance reports to funders, investors, regulatory agencies, and internal leadership, meeting all required deadlines.
Coordinate and prepare for compliance audits, file reviews, and inspections conducted by funders, investors, syndicators, and oversight entities, serving as the primary point of contact for compliance-related reviews.
Develop, document, and maintain standardized compliance policies, procedures, and checklists to ensure consistency across the portfolio and to support team training.
Provide compliance guidance, training, and support to the broader property management team, serving as the organization’s subject-matter expert on affordable housing compliance.
Stay current on changes to LIHTC regulations, New Jersey affordable housing program rules, and other applicable requirements, proactively updating internal practices to maintain compliance.
Respond promptly and professionally to applicant and tenant inquiries related to eligibility, certification, and program requirements, cultivating positive relationships.

Benefits

13 full paid holidays and 5 half-day paid holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued every pay period for vacations and personal time
2 floating holidays for your discretionary use
Up to 40 sick hours per year, accrued pay period by pay period
3 days of paid bereavement leave for immediate family or close relationships
Health insurance through Aetna
HSA plan with a generous company contribution
Coverage available for employee, family, and dependents with options that are fully paid by the AHA
Dental insurance via Guardian Dental
Vision care from VSP Vision Care
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Voluntary buy-up option available
Long-Term Disability insurance through MetLife
401(k) plan administered by Mutual of America
Opportunities for training, certification, and continuing education
Costs covered by AHA for pre-approved programs
Tuition reimbursement up to $1,500 per year
Employee Assistance Program through Preferred Behavioral Health