Vice President of Compliance
IDj-8230
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeHybrid
Compensation$185000 - $208000 / yr
Vice President of Compliance | Confidential Search
Mid-Atlantic (Hybrid)
A leading affordable housing owner/operator is seeking a Vice President 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.
Location: Mid-Atlantic region (hybrid schedule)