Community Manager - Affordable

Fairfield Residential • Silver Spring, MD

3d • $88,350 - $98,800 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Affordable Community Manager, you will lead property operations, financial performance, and compliance for LIHTC/HUD programs while ensuring residents love where they live. This role combines leadership, customer service, and regulatory expertise to deliver exceptional results. You will lead and develop teams by recruiting, coaching, and motivating a high-performing team, and ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures. You will manage the property’s operational budget, monitor financial performance, and implement cost-saving strategies. You will oversee LIHTC/HUD compliance and inspections, and maintain positive relationships with housing authorities. Additionally, you will implement retention strategies, resolve resident concerns, and represent Fairfield professionally in all interactions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license is required
• Minimum of three years of property management experience required
• Minimum of three years LIHTC experience required
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Prior experience preparing for a REAC inspection, as needed for HUD properties
• Experience in writing and maintaining budgets
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local fair housing laws and provisions
• Strong knowledge of IRS 8823 guide and HUD 4350.3 Manual
• Ability to read and understand regulatory agreements
• Previous track record of maintaining occupancy and net operating incomes in multi-family property management positions

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Industry certification preferred
• Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) Designation preferred
• Certified Credit Compliance Professional (C3P) Designation preferred
• Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) designation preferred if HUD property
• Experience in a leadership position and in managing a staff preferred
• Experience using Yardi or other related property management accounting software

Responsibilities

• Lead and Develop Teams
• Manage Financials
• Ensure Compliance
• Drive Resident Satisfaction

Benefits

• Paid time off
• paid holidays
• sick days
• paid time off for volunteering activities (optional)
• Matched 401(k)
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED