Community Manager - Affordable

Fairfield•Los Angeles, CA

1d•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 own 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

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.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver’s license may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Industry certification preferred.
Real Estate license 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 by recruiting, coaching, and motivating a high-performing team.
Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
Own the property’s operational budget.
Monitor financial performance and implement cost-saving strategies.
Oversee LIHTC/HUD compliance and inspections.
Maintain positive relationships with housing authorities.
Implement retention strategies and resolve resident concerns.
Represent Fairfield professionally in all interactions.
Work safely and cooperatively with others, including supervisors.
Adhere to performance standards despite stressful conditions.
Communicate effectively and respectfully to ensure exceptional customer service.
Follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies.