Compliance Manager (Hybrid) Baltimore or Bethesda, MD.

Enterprise Community Partners•Baltimore, MD

1d•$70,000 - $93,754•Hybrid

About The Position

The Compliance Manager provides strategic oversight of a portfolio of affordable housing communities, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements while minimizing compliance risk. At Enterprise Residential Property Management, LLC, the role supports the Senior Compliance Specialist Floating in maintaining regulatory compliance across an expanding portfolio of affordable rental properties. The manager identifies potential housing-compliance risks and works with colleagues to develop solutions. The position maintains tracking systems for property programs, compliance requirements, and renewal dates; reviews monthly reports; develops action plans to resolve non-compliance; and monitors voucher, certification, and payment issues to support compliance and maximize revenue. The manager works with regional leaders, operations, asset management, onsite personnel, compliance teams, and Enterprise Residential IT to improve processes, reporting, and use of Yardi. The role also provides training to the Senior Compliance Specialist Floating, oversees a certification-centralization pilot at the Edgewood Campus, and assists with broader implementation of centralized certifications. The Compliance Manager participates in industry organizations and networking activities, and supports pre-audit income verification, onsite file audits, and in-house file sealing as needed. The position is hybrid, based in an Enterprise office, with travel to properties in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Requirements

HCCP, COS, BOS, TCS, or equivalent certification.
Bachelor’s degree in government, business administration, policy development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Five to seven years of experience in affordable housing program management with a government housing agency, as a Section 8 contract administrator, or with an affordable housing asset or property management company, or equivalent experience.
At least five years of experience monitoring compliance for affordable and LIHTC multifamily housing properties.
Strong knowledge of LIHTC and HUD regulations.
Strong knowledge of the IRS 8823 Guide and HUD Manual 4350.3.
At least three years of experience leading a team.
Experience creating and presenting training materials, including in-person classes, webinars, and training videos.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written communication skills, including proper grammar and professional writing.
Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to present complex information to associates at all levels and a wide range of business partners.
Ability to apply reason, logic, and advanced problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues.
Ability to independently interpret data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.
Ability to work and lead effectively in a team environment.
Ability to work in a hybrid manner from an Enterprise office and travel to properties in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Yardi Voyager or equivalent property management software.

Responsibilities

Maintain tracking systems for property-specific programs, compliance requirements, and renewal dates to ensure timely certification processing.
Review monthly reports with the Senior Compliance Specialist Floating and identify potential non-compliance, particularly issues related to termination of Section 8 vouchers.
Create and execute action plans to return properties facing compliance issues to compliance.
Monitor and resolve voucher discrepancies and program certification issues in a timely manner.
Oversee current and retroactive payments to maximize revenue while adhering to regulatory guidelines.
Collaborate with regional leaders and vice presidents to ensure timely certification processing and optimize income.
Work with compliance teams, operations teams, and onsite personnel to plan recertifications and identify training needs.
Improve communication and procedures between operations and the compliance department.
Coordinate with operations, asset management, and third-party compliance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Identify compliance risks and trends and develop remediation plans.
Work with property associates and Enterprise Residential IT to optimize Yardi use for compliance processes.
Provide new-hire and ongoing training to the Senior Compliance Specialist Floating.
Oversee the Edgewood Campus pilot for centralizing certifications and assist with implementing certification centralization across the organization.
Participate in industry organizations, vendor associations, and networking opportunities; contribute to industry knowledge and reputation through groups such as NAHMA and NLHA.
Support the Senior Manager, Audits, Training and Policy and Procedure, with pre-audit income verification and onsite file audits.
Provide in-house file sealing when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.