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Fairstead · 1 day ago

Compliance Manager

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building sustainable communities across the country. They are seeking a Regional Compliance Manager to maintain compliance with the Housing Authority and execute effective administrative operating cycles while liaising with residents and stakeholders to maximize economic outcomes and minimize operational risks.

ConstructionReal Estate

Responsibilities

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

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 of Compliance and site staff

Participate in weekly compliance leadership meetings to review portfolio status, challenges, and upcoming audit requirements

Create and manage Teams communication groups for assigned sites to provide ongoing support and real-time guidance

Ensure site staff complete monthly and 90-day EIV reports and resolve discrepancies promptly

Provide backup coverage when compliance team members are out

Mentor and train site staff to ensure compliance with program regulations and audit readiness

Assist the Director of Compliance with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting

Supervise compliance staff and act as departmental lead when the Director is out of the office

Qualification

HUD Section 8 knowledgeLIHTC compliance knowledgeYardi proficiencyRealPage (OneSite) proficiencyCOS certificationTax Credit certificationBOS certificationMicrosoft Office SuiteSolutions-orientedOrganizational skillsTime-management skillsCommunication skillsIndependent work