Affordable Housing Compliance Manager

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building affordable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Washington DC, Fairstead owns and manages a portfolio of more than 30,000 apartments, including pipeline, across 28 states. As an integrated owner, operator, and innovator, Fairstead brings development, construction, and property management under one unified platform to deliver high-quality affordable housing that serves our residents at scale. At Fairstead, we believe affordable housing should be thoughtfully designed, professionally managed, and responsibly operated. We seek to create and preserve housing that serves residents while delivering long-term value to communities, partners, and stakeholders. Fairstead challenges industry norms through our tech-forward, entrepreneurial approach to affordable housing. In addition to core real estate capabilities, we operate innovative service lines designed to improve resident outcomes, strengthen communities, and drive operational efficiency. We embrace digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and emerging technologies, including AI, to build scalable systems that support sustainable growth, grounded in a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, partnership, dedication, and integrity.    Fairstead is seeking a Compliance Manager to join our on-site property management team. In this role, the Compliance Manager is responsible for maintaining compliance with the Housing Authority, executing effective annual administrative operating cycles, ensuring all requirements are completed, and liaising with the residents, housing authorities, and other stakeholders to maximize economic outcomes, and minimize operational risks.    RESPONSIBILITIES:  Portfolio & Certification Management Manage compliance activities for an assigned portfolio of residential units within a designated geographic area. Review and approve move-ins, initial certifications, interim recertifications, terminations, and move-outs within 48–72 hours. Monitor and track recertifications to ensure timely completion and accuracy. Review annual certifications and resolve discrepancies related to income, employment, or zero-income households. Enter corrections, comments, and approvals in Yardi and RealPage (OneSite). Collaborate with Community Managers, Assistant Community Managers, and Recertification Specialists to resolve compliance issues. Audit & Reporting Oversight Lead preparation for Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs), LIHTC compliance audits (for blended sites), and investor audits. Conduct bi-weekly meetings with site teams to review recertifications, discrepancies, and upcoming audits. Partner with Accounting and HAP Specialists to resolve tenant ledger, rent, and voucher discrepancies. Prepare and submit biweekly compliance workbooks, including outstanding recertifications and EIV discrepancies, to the Director...