Senior Vice President of Compliance

Senior Vice President of Compliance – Affordable Housing

Location: Washington, DC Metro Area | Corporate Office
Relocation Assistance Available

Lead Compliance. Shape the Future of Affordable Housing.

An established affordable housing owner and operator is seeking a highly experienced Senior Vice President of Compliance to lead its compliance function across the management division. Reporting directly to the President, this executive will oversee a well-established team of compliance directors and managers, providing strategic direction, technical expertise, and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio of HUD-assisted and LIHTC multifamily properties.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a true affordable housing compliance expert who combines deep regulatory knowledge with a proven ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams. The ideal candidate brings extensive hands-on experience with HUD and LIHTC programs, advanced Yardi Affordable proficiency, and the leadership skills to drive compliance excellence across a large, complex portfolio.

What You'll Do

• Lead the Compliance Function: Provide strategic and operational oversight for the management division's compliance department, leading the Senior Director of Compliance, Compliance Directors, and Compliance Managers.
• Develop High-Performing Teams: Coach, mentor, and develop compliance leadership and staff through training, performance management, and ongoing professional development.
• Drive Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to LIHTC (Section 42), HUD Project-Based Section 8, PBRA/PBV, HOME, Bond, layered programs, HUD Handbook 4350.3, TRACS, EIV, HOTMA, NSPIRE, Fair Housing, Section 504, and VAWA requirements.
• Oversee Compliance Operations: Ensure accurate and timely household certifications, recertifications, interim certifications, terminations, gross rent changes, waitlist management, EIV master binders, and state database uploads.
• Manage Audits and Reporting: Oversee internal file reviews, compliance audits, pre-occupancy approvals, investor reporting, state agency submissions, and responses to internal and external audits.
• Oversee HUD Submissions: Manage HAP voucher submissions, OCAF adjustments, budget-based rent increases, management agent renewals, MOR and NSPIRE inspections, and Resident Service Coordinator grant submissions.
• Support Acquisitions and Transitions: Participate in acquisition due diligence and risk assessment, providing compliance expertise and implementing compliance procedures at newly acquired or transitioning properties.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert: Interpret evolving regulations, including the IRS 8823 Guide and HUD Handbook 4350.3, and provide guidance and training to internal teams, ownership entities, investors, agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Improve Processes and Technology: Drive compliance initiatives, reporting standards, and technology enhancements, leveraging advanced Yardi Affordable expertise to support operational efficiency and accuracy.

What We're Looking For

• 12+ years of experience in compliance monitoring for HUD-assisted and LIHTC multifamily housing.
• 7+ years of compliance leadership experience, managing and developing teams across a comparable multifamily portfolio.
• Advanced, hands-on proficiency with Yardi Affordable, including a minimum of 7 years of experience. Experience navigating software conversions and improving system processes is highly valued.
• Extensive knowledge of LIHTC, HUD multifamily programs, HUD Handbook 4350.3, the IRS 8823 Guide, TRACS, EIV, MOR, NSPIRE, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with HAP voucher submissions, OCAF adjustments, gross rent changes, annual and investor reporting, state database uploads, and audit responses.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a large compliance team while maintaining accountability, accuracy, and operational excellence.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with executives, owners, asset managers, regulatory agencies, and internal teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet strict deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Education & Certifications

• Required: Formal affordable housing compliance training and/or industry certification, such as HCCP, SHCM, C3P, COS, CPO, BOS, or equivalent.
• Preferred: College degree in a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Third-party or fee management experience is a plus, but not required.

Why This Opportunity?

Join an established affordable housing organization where you can make a meaningful impact at the highest level of the compliance function. You'll have the opportunity to shape compliance strategy, develop a strong leadership team, influence operational improvements, and help ensure the long-term success of a diverse affordable housing portfolio.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Apply today for immediate consideration or reach out to Sam Brockwell to learn more!
(919) 752-5899
[email protected]

This is an on-site position located in the Metro DC area.