Vice President, Compliance

The Vice President, Compliance is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of affordable housing compliance operations across the Western region. This executive role ensures organizational compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local affordable housing regulations while driving operational excellence, risk mitigation, process standardization, and continuous improvement.

The VP serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, clients, regulatory agencies, and operational teams, leading high-performing compliance professionals and developing strategies that position the organization for long-term success in an evolving regulatory environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the regional compliance strategy in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Provide executive oversight of affordable housing compliance programs across multiple states and regulatory agencies.
• Anticipate legislative and regulatory changes and proactively implement compliance strategies.
• Drive innovation through technology, automation, and process improvements.
• Lead enterprise-wide compliance initiatives, policy implementation, and special projects.
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic growth, acquisitions, and operational excellence.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local affordable housing regulations including:
• LIHTC
• HUD
• USDA Rural Development
• HOME
• Local housing programs
• Interpret complex regulatory requirements and communicate implementation strategies across the organization.
• Oversee compliance reporting, audits, agency responses, and risk mitigation efforts.
• Establish standardized compliance practices across all regions.
• Monitor overall compliance health through reporting, analytics, and executive dashboards.

Operational Excellence

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance operations.
• Standardize policies, procedures, and best practices across the region.
• Oversee compliance metrics, KPI reporting, and performance analytics.
• Implement digital tools that improve reporting accuracy, transparency, and operational efficiency.
• Identify trends and implement preventative solutions that reduce organizational risk.

Client & Stakeholder Relations

• Serve as the executive point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, and senior leadership regarding complex compliance matters.
• Foster long-term partnerships with agency representatives and industry organizations.
• Deliver strategic guidance that balances regulatory requirements with operational effectiveness.
• Navigate complex multi-state regulatory environments while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Lead crisis communication and conflict resolution efforts involving compliance matters.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing regional compliance teams.
• Establish accountability, performance expectations, and professional development plans.
• Coach leaders through regular feedback and leadership development initiatives.
• Promote collaboration, engagement, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support succession planning and organizational development initiatives.

Risk Management

• Identify systemic compliance risks before they impact operations.
• Develop long-term solutions that reduce legal, financial, and operational exposure.
• Lead investigations and resolution of complex compliance issues.
• Support due diligence for acquisitions and troubled assets.
• Ensure appropriate internal controls and governance practices are maintained.