Community Manager - Affordable

About Fairfield We are a leader in the multifamily housing industry and we’re passionate about creating exceptional apartment living. As we continue to grow, we’re dedicated to investing in our people. Our culture is built on trust, support, and the drive to do great work. Whether you’re launching your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to make an impact, develop your skills, and be part of something bigger. Come build your future with us! About the Role As an Affordable Community Manager you’ll lead property operations, financial performance, and compliance for LIHTC/HUD programs while ensuring residents love where they live. This role combines leadership, customer service, and regulatory expertise to deliver exceptional results. Responsibilities Lead and develop teams: recruit, coach, and motivate a high‑performing team. Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures. Manage financials: own the property’s operational budget. Monitor financial performance and implement cost‑saving strategies. Ensure compliance: oversee LIHTC/HUD compliance and inspections. Maintain positive relationships with housing authorities. Drive resident satisfaction: implement retention strategies and resolve resident concerns. Represent Fairfield professionally in all interactions. Why You’ll Love Fairfield We’re all about creating communities that people are proud to call home. Being part of Fairfield means more than a rewarding career with personal growth. It’s a partnership, working alongside colleagues in an open‑dialogue environment that encourages growth and the sharing of ideas. We pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration and a focus on robust benefit packages. What We’re Looking For High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred. Industry certification preferred: Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP), Certified Credit Compliance Professional (C3P), Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO). Valid driver’s license required. Minimum of three years of property management experience, including LIHTC experience. Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Prior experience preparing for a REAC inspection for HUD properties. Experience in a leadership position and in managing staff preferred. Experience using Yardi or related property management accounting software. Experience in writing and maintaining budgets. Strong understanding of fair housing laws, IRS 8823 guide, HUD 4350.3 Manual. Ability to read and understand regulatory agreements. Previous track record of maintaining occupancy and net operating incomes in multi‑family property management positions. Pay & Benefits Estimated rate of pay: $71,250.00 - $76,500.00 (exempt). The range reflects annual salary, based on skills, experience, location, and job complexity. Potential offers may vary by individual candidate. Base salary only; does not include allowances, perks, commissions or bonuses. Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, sick days, paid time off for volunteer activities, matched 401(k), medical, dental & vision insurance, flexible spending account, life insurance. Company Overview Fairfield is a leader in the multifamily housing industry, having developed and acquired over 1,000 communities since 1985. We employ over 1,500 associates in more than 35 markets nationwide and are committed to environmental stewardship with our Living Green Program and LEED Certified communities. We pride ourselves on customer service, training, and professionalism. Application Ready to make an impact? Apply today! #LI-ANDREA #J-18808-Ljbffr