Director of Compliance-Affordable Housing

MetroPlains Management•Elk River, MN

7d•$110,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

MetroPlains Management, LLC is hiring a Director of Compliance to lead regulatory compliance across its affordable housing portfolio. The role oversees compliance with HUD, LIHTC, Rural Development (RD), HOME, Housing Trust Fund, and county and city programs; leads compliance staff; and works with agencies, investors, and other partners. The position reports to the Vice President of Compliance and serves as an escalation point and relationship manager for housing finance agencies, tax credit allocators, lenders, and limited partners. The Director leads internal file audits, prepares for agency, investor, and HUD Management and Occupancy Reviews, and drafts responses to findings. The role identifies and mitigates compliance risks; supports lease-ups and program conversions; develops training and maintains policy manuals with the VP of Compliance; and prepares compliance reports for senior leadership and funding agencies. Regular on-site file reviews and travel to properties are part of the position. The position is full-time, with hybrid opportunities. It is based at Jackson Place Apartments in Elk River, Minnesota, and the posting also identifies MetroPlains Management in Fargo, North Dakota. The work is mostly in a typical office setting, with regular property travel for quality control and audit preparation. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification.

Requirements

5–8 years of compliance management experience in property management and affordable housing.
At least 5 years of experience managing employees.
Expert knowledge of HUD, LIHTC, HOME, RD, and Fair Housing regulations.
An industry designation such as COS, C3P, HCCP, CAM, CAPS, or similar.
Experience with Yardi and state agency software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and Adobe.
Strong leadership, training, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organization, and record-keeping.
Ability to handle multiple properties, programs, and stakeholders at the same time.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel to site offices.

Nice To Haves

A college degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local affordable housing programs, including HUD, LIHTC, RD, HOME, and Housing Trust Fund.
Supervise compliance staff and support staff in the region, ensuring compliance work is accurate and meets regulatory standards.
Lead internal file audits for move-ins, annual recertifications, and interim adjustments.
Prepare for state agency audits, investor reviews, and HUD Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs), and draft responses to audit findings.
Identify compliance risks and develop ways to reduce them.
Ensure leases, attachments, and forms meet agency requirements.
Manage compliance during lease-ups and program conversions for new and existing properties, meeting or exceeding owner and investor expectations.
Work with the Vice President of Compliance to design and deliver training and keep company-wide policy manuals current.
Prepare and present compliance reports to senior leadership and submit annual compliance reports to funding agencies on time.
Conduct regular on-site file reviews, help site staff correct deficiencies, and verify the accuracy of electronic records.
Serve with the Vice President of Compliance as an escalation point and relationship manager for state housing finance agencies, tax credit allocators, lenders, and limited partners.