Compliance Manager

Low Income Housing Institute

$75K — $90K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree or equivalent housing industry compliance experience.
  • Experience working with low-income communities.
  • Knowledge of Fair Housing and landlord/tenant laws.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Access to reliable transportation.
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
  • Flexibility to work remotely and in an office setting.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare annual reports for regulatory agencies and funders.
  • Develop policies on tenant eligibility and income certification compliant with regulations.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits to ensure tenant file compliance.
  • Conduct training sessions and file audits for compliance.
  • Act as a compliance resource for the organization.
  • Assist with responses to compliance requests from stakeholders.
  • Monitor vacancies and help resolve issues with filling them.

Benefits

  • Generous vacation and sick leave.
  • 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
  • 401k for union employees and 403b for non-union employees.
  • Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs.
  • Aflac benefits available for all employees.
Full Job Description
Compliance Manager

Posted on: 7/1/2026

Location: Main Office - 1253 South Jackson Street, Seattle
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week: Monday - Friday 8AM-4:30PM
Reports To: Director of Housing Management
Pay Range: $75,500 - $90,000 annually
Position Type: Exempt, Management Position

This position is a management level position in Housing Management and involves working with multiple LIHI properties, Program Coordinators, Resident Managers and office support staff. The Compliance Manager works with Area Managers to supervise these staff in work related to compliance and report generating. Some property management responsibilities. Overall, the position is responsible for providing information on the performance of LIHI properties that supplements financial reports generated by the Finance Department and leading agency compliance with funding requirements.

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare annual reports to regulatory agencies, local, state and federal funders
  • Develop and document LIHI policies and procedures regarding tenant eligibility and income-certification that are compliant with all tax credit, HOME, HTF and HUD regulations and guidelines.
  • Review and coordinate the internal and external audits for tenant files to ensure that certification is compliant with regulatory agreement.
  • Conduct on-site trainings and file audits for compliance.
  • Act as an information resource for the organization with respect to compliance and occupancy matters.
  • Advise and assist with responses to compliance requests from WSHFC, Tax Credit syndicators and other funders as needed.
  • Monitor portfolio vacancies and assists staff with some solutions to delayed vacancies.
  • Ensure that all the correct forms and proper procedures are used for subsidy programs, Housing Authority compliance and LIHTC compliance.
  • Responsible for remaining current on tax credit, HUD, Section 8 and occupancy requirements (attends trainings and workshops).
  • Provide leadership at assigned sites that need assistance with annual certifications.
  • Assist in the lease-up process of newly constructed, renovated or acquired properties.
  • Audit properties for compliance with applicable laws and funder requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelors or Associates Degree or equivalent housing industry compliance experience.
  • Experience with low-income communities.
  • Knowledge of Fair Housing and Landlord/Tenant laws
  • Professional, clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
  • Must have access to reliable transportation.
  • Must pass criminal background checks and drug screening.
  • Able to work remotely and in an office environment

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Training and experience in multiple regulatory programs: HUD, Tax Credit, HTF and HOME.
  • Knowledge of Boston Post property management software or comparable property management software in an implementation or training capacity.
  • Knowledge of residential property management, building systems and housing quality standards.
  • Experience as Compliance Specialist with HUD or WSHFC.
  • Experience as Compliance Specialist with Management Company with large LIHTC or Sec. 8 portfolio.

Benefits for this position (pro-rated for part time employees)

  • Generous vacation and sick leave
  • 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
  • Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision (with HRA, HSA & FSA options)
  • Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 401k offered for unionized employees (through OPEIU8)
  • 403b offered for non-union employees
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Travel Assistance Program
  • Aflac offered for all employees.


Full time, 40 hours per week: Monday - Friday 8AM-4:30PM
Full time, 40 hours per week: Monday - Friday 8AM-4:30PM

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