Senior Director of Housing Compliance

Job Description:

Title: Senior Director of Housing Compliance
Location: Dublin, Ohio Office-based, with ~30% travel
Status: Exempt
Reports To: VP of Housing Operations
Supervises: Housing Compliance Team

About Us:
At National Church Residences, we are committed to providing quality, affordable housing while ensuring full compliance with HUD, LIHTC, and other regulatory programs. We are seeking a Senior Director of Housing Compliance to lead our housing compliance team, maximize HUD contract income, and ensure our communities operate efficiently and in full compliance with all applicable regulations.

Why This Role Matters:
As Senior Director, you will lead a team responsible for ensuring that HUD and LIHTC communities meet all regulatory requirements, maintaining strong relationships with HUD offices, lenders, and state agencies, and driving process efficiencies. Your leadership will help shape the success and growth of our housing compliance operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise the housing compliance team, including hiring, training, development, and performance management.

• Develop and track KPI metrics for occupancy, revenue, and compliance performance.

• Ensure accurate review and submission of HUD, LIHTC, state, and investor reports.

• Oversee utility allowance data submission and maximize net rent.

• Develop training programs to improve efficiency and recertification effectiveness.

• Stay current on laws, regulations, and industry best practices in affordable housing compliance.

• Collaborate cross-departmentally to onboard new communities efficiently and ensure compliance with program requirements.

• Serve as a problem solver, thinking creatively to achieve goals while maintaining compliance standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred or equivalent experience.

• 7+ years of experience in tax credit compliance, tax-exempt bond finance, loan/grant program compliance, or related fields (10+ years preferred).

• Proven leadership experience supervising teams and achieving measurable results.

• Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) certification required.

• Experience with Yardi required; Rent Café preferred.

• Strong knowledge of HUD regulations, LIHTC, HOME, Section 811, HTF, NSP, RAD/PRAC, PBVs, and layered funding compliance.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

• Willingness to travel ~30% of the time.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

• Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.

• Customer/client focus and commitment to excellence.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs.

• Effective oral and written communication tailored to the audience.

In return, National Church Residences offers an excellent total reward package that includes:

• Medical & Rx – 3 plan options to fit your budget; choose from coverage offered through a Nationwide network for you and your family.

  • Complimented with a Healthcare Flexible Spending Account or Employer funded Health Savings Account.

  • Includes Fertility & Family Building Support, Weight Management, and Chronic Condition Support.

  • Parental Leave paid at 100% for four weeks.

  • Coverage begins first of the month following your date of hire!

• Dental & Vision coverage for you and your family with Nationwide providers.

• Company provided Life & ADD insurance and Disability coverage.

• Voluntary benefits such as Life & ADD for you and your family, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Pet Coverage.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care (with company match) and Transportation & Parking.

• Well-being Programs including an enhanced EAP with mental health and work-life support, tobacco cessation, and Well-Being Your Way which offers up to $1000/year in rewards & reimbursements!

• 3-4-5 Retirement Program offering immediate company funding at 3%, increasing up to 5% over time and an additional company match up to 5% when you contribute your own funds!

• Reimbursement for Tuition expenses.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 paid Holidays.

*Programs vary depending on Full Time, Part Time or Contingent Status.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.