What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Supervisor position at Phipps Houses?
Job Summary
The Affordable Housing Compliance Supervisor oversees and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local affordable housing programs across a designated property portfolio. This role provides leadership to on site team, serves as a subject-matter expert on regulatory requirements, and works closely with property management, and regulatory agencies to maintain program adherence and minimize compliance risk.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance Oversight
- Ensure ongoing compliance with affordable housing programs, including LIHTC, HUD, HOME, Section 8, and other state or local programs
- Monitor household eligibility, income calculations, rent limits, and unit designations
- Approve and complete IC’s, AR’s and interims, review documentation for accuracy and completeness
- Prepare for audits and prepare properties for HUD MOR external agency reviews and inspections.
Supervision & Training
- Supervise, mentor, and support recertification specialists.
- Provide guidance on compliance regulations, updates, and best practices
- Develop and implement standardized compliance procedures and workflows
- Collaborate with Nan Mckay, Property Managers and Legal Services coordinator to ensure that certifications are completed timely, to avoid loss of subsidy.
Regulatory & Reporting
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal staff regarding compliance matters for the designated portfolio
- Assist with required reporting, including annual owner certifications and agency submissions
- Track regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation across the portfolio
Collaboration & Problem Solving
- Partner with property management team to resolve compliance issues
- Identify and mitigate compliance risks and corrective action plans
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in affordable housing, property management, or a related field
- Minimum of H.S. Diploma or GED is required
- Minimum 3–5 years of affordable housing compliance experience
- In-depth knowledge of LIHTC and HUD regulations and income calculation methodologies
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Preferred
- Industry certifications such as HCCP, COS, or TCS
- Experience with compliance software like Yardi
- Familiarity with housing agency requirements
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interpret complex regulations and explain them clearly
- Effective time management and ability to manage multiple priorities
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.