Senior Vice President of Compliance - Multi-Family Affordable Housing

Pratum Companies•Gaithersburg, MD

3d•$200,000 - $235,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Vice President of Compliance provides leadership and operational oversight for the organization’s Compliance Department, ensuring adherence to affordable housing programs and requirements, including LIHTC (Section 42), HUD Project-Based Section 8/PBRA/PBV, HUD Handbook 4350.3, TRACS, layered program properties, HOME, Bond, fair housing (FHA, Section 504, VAWA), and HOTMA/NSPIRE/MOR readiness. The role leads compliance program planning and implementation, manages compliance staff and day-to-day activities, oversees file reviews and reporting, and serves as a subject matter expert for internal teams, ownership entities, and regulatory agencies. This is an onsite position based at the company’s Gaithersburg, Maryland headquarters in the Washington, DC metro region. Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates who do not currently reside in DC, Maryland, or Virginia. The role is exempt and offers an anticipated annualized base salary of $200,000–$235,000, with possible discretionary and/or performance-based bonuses. Eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week receive paid vacation, sick and related leave, paid holidays, and health and welfare benefits. The role requires at least 12 years of experience in compliance monitoring of HUD-assisted and LIHTC multifamily housing properties, including 7 or more years leading teams in management roles across a comparable portfolio. A college degree is preferred but not required. Formal training and/or certification in a related field is necessary. Candidates should have advanced hands-on experience with Yardi affordable software, strong knowledge of affordable housing programs and regulations, and the ability to lead teams, communicate effectively, and work to strict deadlines.

Requirements

At least 12 years of experience in compliance monitoring of HUD-assisted and LIHTC multifamily housing properties.
At least 7 years leading a team in management roles across a comparable portfolio, including team leadership, training, and performance management.
Formal training and/or certification in a related field, such as HCCP, SHCM, C3P, COS, CPO, BOS, or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of LIHTC, HUD programs, the IRS 8823 Guide, and the HUD 4350.3 manual.
Advanced proficiency with Yardi affordable software, including 7 or more years of hands-on experience.
Strong skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Effective communication skills and the ability to work professionally with executives, owners, asset managers, agency representatives, and department staff.
Experience reviewing, interpreting, and applying government regulations.
Experience building and managing a highly engaged team, including training, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a professional team.
Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume team environment and meet strict deadlines; independent and self-motivated.
Fluent English reading, speaking, and writing skills; ability to represent the company professionally with stakeholders.
Ability to perform mathematical functions accurately and understand and perform software functions.
Position is based at the Gaithersburg, Maryland headquarters and is not remote.

Nice To Haves

A college degree is preferred but not required.
Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates who do not currently reside in DC, Maryland, or Virginia.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and mentor compliance managers and staff, supporting professional growth through teaching, collaboration, and coaching.
Provide individual and group training across the Compliance Department and other departments.
Build collaborative, positive relationships with clients, agencies, investors, and ownership entities.
Plan and implement compliance measures at newly acquired or transitioning properties.
Participate in acquisition review calls, providing HUD and LIHTC expertise and risk assessment.
Contribute to compliance initiatives, reporting standards, and technology enhancements.
Ensure household certification files—including move-ins, recertifications, terminations, gross rent changes, and interim certifications—meet program requirements.
Oversee compliance audits, internal file reviews, and pre-occupancy approvals for affordable programs.
Monitor waitlists and EIV master binders for compliance with federal and state regulations.
Coordinate and respond to internal and external audits.
Oversee preparation of monthly and annual reporting to external agencies and prepare compliance reports for state housing agencies.
Oversee or prepare HUD submissions, including HAP vouchers, OCAF adjustments, budget-based rent increases, management agent renewals, NSPIRE inspections, MOR inspections, and Resident Service Coordinator grant submissions.
Review and interpret HUD regulations, the IRS 8823 Guide, and the HUD 4350.3 manual to ensure organizational compliance.
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of affordable housing compliance programs in the portfolio.
Provide professional, respectful customer service to residents and prospective tenants by promptly responding to incoming calls, messages, and emails.
Perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

Two weeks of paid vacation for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
One week of sick and related leave for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
11 paid holidays for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Health and welfare benefits for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Possible discretionary and/or performance-based bonuses.
Relocation assistance for highly qualified candidates outside DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume