Senior Community Manager

Fairfield Residential

Affordable Community Manager leading operations for multifamily housing properties. Responsible for financial performance, team management, and compliance with housing programs.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $83,700 - $93,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and Develop Teams
Recruit, coach, and motivate a high-performing team.
Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
Manage Financials
Own the property’s operational budget.
Monitor financial performance and implement cost-saving strategies.
Ensure Compliance
Oversee LIHTC/HUD compliance and inspections.
Maintain positive relationships with housing authorities.
Drive Resident Satisfaction
Implement retention strategies and resolve resident concerns.
Represent Fairfield professionally in all interactions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Industry certification preferred.
Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) Designation preferred.
Certified Credit Compliance Professional (C3P) Designation preferred.
Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) designation preferred if HUD property.
Valid driver’s license may be required.
Minimum of three years of property management experience required.
Minimum of three years LIHTC experience required.
Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Prior experience preparing for a REAC inspection, as needed for HUD properties.
Experience in a leadership position and in managing a staff preferred.
Experience using Yardi or other related property management accounting software.
Experience in writing and maintaining budgets.
Strong understanding of federal, state, and local fair housing laws and provisions.
Strong knowledge of IRS 8823 guide and HUD 4350.3 Manual.
Ability to read and understand regulatory agreements.
Previous track record of maintaining occupancy and net operating incomes in multi-family property management positions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Paid holidays and sick days
Paid time off for volunteering activities (optional)
Matched 401(k)
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Flexible spending account
Life insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

property managementbudget preparationfinancial performance monitoringcost-saving strategiesLIHTC experienceREAC inspection preparationoccupancy maintenancemulti-family property management

Soft Skills

team leadershipcoachingmotivationrelationship managementresident satisfactionproblem resolution

Certifications

Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)Certified Credit Compliance Professional (C3P)Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS)Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO)