Affordable Housing Compliance Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Sand Property Management is seeking a driven, detail‑oriented Compliance Manager to ensure our affordable housing portfolio meets all regulatory, investor, and agency requirements. This role is essential to maintaining our commitment to high‑quality housing and exceptional service for the communities we serve.

The Compliance Manager oversees a diverse portfolio of programs—including LIHTC, HOME, Section 8, LTH, ARIF, MHOP, Rural Development , and others—ensuring full compliance with Sand Property Management standards, limited partner expectations, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency requirements, and Section 42 of IRS guidelines.

You will lead and mentor a team of Compliance Specialists, providing training, guidance, and support to ensure consistent, accurate compliance practices across the organization.

This is a full‑time position offering a competitive salary of $70,000–$80,000 , depending on experience, plus incentives.

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate Compliance Specialists to ensure accuracy and consistency across all compliance activities.

• Review, track, and approve move‑in files prior to occupancy.

• Maintain monitoring, reporting, and record‑keeping systems to ensure ongoing compliance.

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of recertifications.

• Provide prompt, knowledgeable support to property management teams.

• Maintain and update compliance policies, procedures, and forms.

• Conduct internal file audits and support external audit processes.

• Train property management staff on compliance requirements and best practices.

• Maintain organized, complete resident files with all required documentation.

• Prepare and submit annual compliance reporting.

• Monitor and communicate updates to income limits, rent limits, utility allowances, and other program requirements.

• Collaborate with the Director of Compliance and support special projects as needed.

• Strong understanding of LIHTC regulations , especially in Minnesota and Iowa.

• Working knowledge of compliance requirements for LIHTC, HOME, Section 8, and other affordable housing programs.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to train, mentor, and support staff.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Yardi experience preferred.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Commitment to Sand Companies’ core values: Stewardship, Integrity, Trust, and Excellence .

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Policy, or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of affordable housing compliance experience , including LIHTC.

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience overseeing 5+ team members.

• Preferred certifications: TCCS, AHM, COS , or similar.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• This job description is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned as needed.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Generous PTO and VTO

• Incentive bonuses

• Supportive, mission‑driven team culture

• Remote/Hybrid position

Location & Travel Requirements:
This role is primarily performed remotely. Occasional on‑site travel to properties is required. The frequency of on‑site work will vary and is not expected to be weekly. Applicants must live within a reasonable commuting distance to the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.

Join a team that values integrity, inclusion, and innovation —and help us build communities where residents and team members thrive.

All candidates offered regular employment must pass a drug test and background check. We are an E‑Verify employer.