Multifamily Property Compliance Manager

Novogradac•Long Beach, CA

13d•$109,000 - $147,000

About The Position

The Multifamily Property Compliance Manager oversees the daily operations, service delivery, and quality of multifamily property compliance assignments. The role provides leadership, technical guidance, and operational oversight to Senior Property Compliance Analysts, Property Compliance Analysts, and Junior Property Compliance Analysts, while ensuring regulatory compliance, client satisfaction, and engagement performance. The manager serves as a technical resource and escalation point for complex compliance matters, oversees engagement planning and execution, supports employee development, and builds strong client relationships. The role also manages team performance, workload allocation, training initiatives, and process improvement efforts that contribute to departmental efficiency, service quality, and profitability. The position requires advanced knowledge of affordable housing compliance programs and regulations, including LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, HOME, NHTF, HOTMA, and applicable income eligibility requirements. It requires a bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of directly related experience, including at least three years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience, or an appropriate balance of education and work experience. COS or equivalent certification and HCCP designation are required. The position may require additional company-sponsored compliance certifications. Evening and weekend work may be needed based on business needs, and domestic travel is required as needed. Novogradac describes its workplace as supportive, inclusive, and focused on professional growth and work-life integration. The role offers flexible working hours and arrangements, with remote and hybrid opportunities. Compensation is $109,000 to $147,000 depending on experience, with potentially higher compensation based on experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of directly related experience in the administration and monitoring of multifamily affordable housing programs, including at least 3 years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience, or an appropriate balance of education and work experience.
Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or equivalent certification and Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) designation required.
Advanced knowledge of affordable housing compliance regulations and programs, including applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Advanced knowledge of IRC Section 42 (LIHTC), IRC Section 142 (Tax-Exempt Bonds), HOME, National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF), HOTMA, 24 CFR Part 5 income eligibility requirements, and other applicable affordable housing programs.
Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements, assess compliance risks, and provide practical recommendations.
Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, and develop employees.
Ability to manage multiple client engagements, operational priorities, and shifting demands.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with sound professional judgment.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain productive client relationships and serve as a trusted compliance resource.
Strong organizational skills, including managing competing priorities, following through on commitments, and meeting deadlines.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and foster a positive and productive work environment.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, compliance reporting systems, and related business software.
Maintain a professional demeanor with clients and coworkers and adhere to internal administrative requirements and deadlines.
Available to work evenings and weekends based on business needs and travel domestically as required.

Nice To Haves

Additional company-sponsored compliance certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day execution of multifamily compliance engagements, including planning, staffing, scheduling, workload allocation, and timely completion of client deliverables.
Review pre- and post-occupancy tenant file compliance reviews, reports, findings, and related work products for quality, consistency, and compliance with applicable regulations.
Serve as an escalation point for complex compliance matters, engagement issues, client questions, and regulatory interpretation needs.
Provide technical guidance on affordable housing compliance programs and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop Senior Property Compliance Analysts, Property Compliance Analysts, and Junior Property Compliance Analysts; provide feedback, support training, and complete performance evaluations.
Monitor engagement performance, productivity, quality standards, and team capacity, identifying issues and recommending improvements.
Develop and maintain effective client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness, follow-through, and a service-oriented approach.
Support department training, knowledge-sharing, process improvement, and quality control initiatives.
Assist department leadership with client service strategies, business development support, industry involvement, and other operational or strategic priorities.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions.
Flexible working hours and work arrangements; remote and hybrid opportunities.
Professional growth and development opportunities.
Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life and disability insurance, commuter flex accounts, and a 401(k).
401(k) package with firm profit-sharing.
Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions and a CPA bonus plan.
Increased number of paid holidays per year.
Employee Resource Groups and affinity groups, with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and support one another.
Dress for your day policy.
Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration.