Vice President of Compliance

Director Of Compliance | Confidential Search

A leading affordable housing owner/operator is seeking a Director of Compliance to lead a multi-functional compliance organization supporting a large and evolving affordable housing portfolio. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a hands-on compliance professional who combines deep regulatory expertise with strong people leadership. The Director will oversee teams responsible for compliance operations, internal audits, training, and new development/rehabilitation compliance while partnering closely with property operations, asset management, and executive leadership. The organization is investing heavily in process improvement, technology, and AI-enabled compliance solutions, creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of compliance operations while building scalable systems, accountability measures, and team development programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team responsible for affordable housing compliance, internal audits, training, and regulatory oversight.
• Establish KPIs, performance metrics, and accountability frameworks across the compliance function.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, workflow optimization, and technology adoption.
• Partner with operations teams to ensure consistent regulatory compliance across the portfolio.
• Oversee compliance reviews, audits, certifications, reporting, and regulatory monitoring activities.
• Evaluate existing processes, identify training gaps, and implement corrective action plans.
• Support compliance strategy for new construction, rehabilitation, and stabilized assets.

Ideal Background

• Significant affordable housing compliance leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, HOME, and related affordable housing programs.
• Experience managing and developing compliance professionals and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated success building accountability, implementing KPIs, and improving operational performance.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with compliance technology platforms and process modernization initiatives.

Why This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to lead a well-established compliance function through its next phase of evolution.
• Visible role with direct impact on organizational strategy and operational excellence.
• Exposure to both stabilized operations and active development/rehabilitation projects.
• Collaborative executive leadership team that values innovation, professional growth, and continuous improvement.

Mid-Atlantic region (hybrid schedule)