Leasing & Compliance Manager | Affordable Housing | Long Island

Leasing & Compliance Manager | Affordable Housing | Long Island

A very successful and growing owner/manager/developer of affordable and supportive housing properties is seeking an experienced Leasing & Compliance Manger to lead leasing and compliance operations, with a strong emphasis on LIHTC and ESSHI programs. This is a newly created leadership role offering the opportunity to establish and build out a team, develop processes and procedures, and oversee leasing, regulatory compliance, and program administration. The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands-on experience with both LIHTC and ESSHI, a proven track record of managing teams, and the ability to develop staff, streamline operations, and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Do:

Affordable Housing Compliance & Leasing

• Manage annual and interim recertifications for affordable housing residents, ensuring all required documentation is collected, reviewed, and processed accurately and on time.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with LIHTC, Section 8, and other applicable affordable housing programs and regulatory requirements.
• Review resident files, income and asset documentation, household compositions, and eligibility determinations for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate lease renewals and prepare lease-related documentation, amendments, and supporting paperwork.
• Oversee compliance-related aspects of move-ins, move-outs, resident transfers, and changes in household circumstances.
• Maintain waiting lists and assist with applicant screening, income qualification, and eligibility reviews.
• Monitor compliance deadlines, reporting requirements, and recertification schedules to ensure timely completion and submission of all required documentation.
• Maintain complete, organized, and audit-ready resident files in preparation for regulatory inspections, audits, and agency reviews.
• Communicate with residents regarding recertifications, lease renewals, documentation requests, and program requirements.
• Assist with regulatory reporting, agency inquiries, and the resolution of compliance-related issues.
• Maintain accurate resident and compliance records within Yardi or other property management software.

Training, Procedures & Compliance Oversight

• Serve as the primary compliance resource for property managers, leasing personnel, and other internal staff, providing guidance on affordable housing regulations, eligibility requirements, documentation standards, and compliance protocols.
• Develop and deliver training to property managers and relevant staff on recertification procedures, file maintenance, regulatory updates, audit preparation, and internal compliance policies.
• Create, document, and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the compliance department and broader organization, establishing consistent processes and best practices across the portfolio.
• Evaluate existing compliance workflows, identify gaps or inefficiencies, and implement improvements to strengthen accuracy, accountability, and operational consistency.
• Establish standardized checklists, tracking systems, and internal controls to monitor deadlines, reduce errors, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Partner with property management and leasing teams to address compliance challenges, resolve documentation deficiencies, and reinforce consistent execution of established procedures.
• Monitor changes in affordable housing regulations and program guidelines, communicating relevant updates to internal stakeholders and ensuring processes remain current.
• Help build out the company's compliance function as it grows, including developing departmental infrastructure, defining workflows and responsibilities, and establishing the foundation for a future dedicated compliance team.
• Assist with identifying future staffing needs and creating scalable processes that will support the continued growth of the portfolio.

Who You Are:

• 8+ years of experience in affordable housing compliance, leasing, or property management, with direct exposure to regulated multifamily housing.
• Strong working knowledge of LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit), Section 8, and other affordable housing programs and their compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience managing annual and interim recertifications, lease renewals, resident eligibility reviews, and compliance documentation.
• Understanding of affordable housing regulations, regulatory reporting, file audits, and agency review processes.
• Experience developing or improving internal procedures, compliance workflows, or standard operating procedures is highly desirable.
• Prior experience training, mentoring, or providing compliance guidance to property managers, leasing teams, or other staff is a plus.
• Ability to identify process gaps, implement solutions, and establish consistent compliance practices across a residential portfolio.
• Experience with Yardi, RealPage, AppFolio, or similar property management software preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain regulatory requirements and procedures clearly to non-compliance staff.
• Self-motivated and comfortable taking ownership of a newly created role, establishing processes, and helping develop a growing department.
• LIHTC certification (such as HCCP or equivalent) is a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Base Salary: $100,000 - 130,000 plus company medical/dental benefits contribution and 401k.

The above salary range represents Advice's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible base compensation range at the time of posting and is not reflective of the total compensation package, which may also include benefits, equity and other non-cash incentives.

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