Compliance Manager

Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI)

Compliance Manager overseeing regulatory compliance in housing management for LIHI. Preparing reports, developing policies, and conducting audits at various property sites.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Tenant Eligibility CertificationIncome CertificationRegulatory ReportingCompliance TrainingFile AuditingResidential Property ManagementBuilding Systems KnowledgeHousing Quality StandardsRegulatory Program TrainingCompliance Specialist Experience

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationLeadershipProblem-Solving