Compliance Manager - LIH 48-25

Housing Authority of The City of Austin • Austin, TX

15h • $70,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Established in 1937, the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) is a national leader in providing safe, healthy and affordable housing options for the Austin community. HACA's mission is to cultivate sustainable affordable housing communities and partnerships that inspire self-reliance, growth and optimism. Pathways Asset Management, Inc. (PAMI) is looking for Compliance Manager who is responsible for ensuring PAMI's compliance with HUD and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) regulations. This role oversees program qualification reviews, completion of Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) and LIHTC move-in or initial certifications, and annual recertifications. PAMI is a high-performing affordable housing that provides safe, healthy and affordable housing options for the Austin community. Our mission is to cultivate sustainable affordable housing communities and partnerships that inspire self-reliance, growth and optimism.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and two to four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Direct experience working in affordable housing compliance, including public housing, project-based Section 8 housing, or LIHTC-funded properties

Nice To Haves

• Expert knowledge of IRS and state LIHTC regulations, including the IRS 8823 Audit Guide, 10 TAC (Texas Administrative Code), and Land Use Restriction Agreements (LURAs).
• Strong familiarity with the HUD Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) program, including HUD Handbook 4350.3 and related notices.
• At least two years of experience: Working with layered housing programs Using Yardi Voyager Affordable module Using Laserfiche (or similar document management systems) Using Monday.com (or similar project management tools)
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and the ability to lead and mentor staff.
• Proven success in policy development and project management.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly to audiences with varying levels of technical understanding

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance Oversight Ensure LIHTC and PBRA compliance, including income, rent, and student eligibility requirements.
• Lead risk analysis and quality assurance reviews; implement corrective measures as needed.
• Oversee certification processing and timely HUD HAP voucher submissions.
• Maintain expert knowledge of HUD and LIHTC regulations to guide policy and operations.
• Policy & Procedure Development Create, update, and maintain SOPs, SPGs, and compliance forms.
• Recommend process improvements to align with regulatory updates and organizational needs.
• Training & Staff Support Develop and deliver training on compliance topics and software use.
• Manage the compliance service request system (Monday.com), providing timely support and guidance.
• Assist property staff with troubleshooting and compliance questions.
• Systems & Technology Leadership Serve as Yardi Voyager Affordable module lead; supervise the Yardi/Voucher Processing Specialist.
• Use Laserfiche and Monday.com to support efficient documentation and workflow management.
• Collaboration & Cross-Departmental Coordination Partner with the Admissions Department on move-in and transfer file processing.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure consistent, compliant operations

Benefits

• Paid sick leave, annual leave, birthday leave & federal holidays
• 100% of employee health insurance premiums paid by the agency
• Supplemental health, dental, vision, and life insurance options for employees and family
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid work schedule available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees