Compliance Manager

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building affordable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Washington DC, Fairstead owns and manages a portfolio of more than 27,000 apartments across 28 states. As an integrated owner, operator, and innovator, Fairstead brings development, construction, and property management under one unified platform to deliver high-quality affordable housing that serves our residents at scale.

At Fairstead, we believe affordable housing should be thoughtfully designed, professionally managed, and responsibly operated. We seek to create and preserve housing that serves residents while delivering long-term value to communities, partners, and stakeholders. Fairstead challenges industry norms through our tech-forward, entrepreneurial approach to affordable housing. In addition to core real estate capabilities, we operate innovative service lines designed to improve resident outcomes, strengthen communities, and drive operational efficiency. We embrace digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and emerging technologies, including AI, to build scalable systems that support sustainable growth, grounded in a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, partnership, dedication, and integrity.

Fairstead is seeking a Compliance Manager to join our on-site property management team. In this role, the Compliance Manager is responsible for maintaining compliance with the Housing Authority, executing effective annual administrative operating cycles, ensuring all requirements are completed, and liaising with the residents, housing authorities, and other stakeholders to maximize economic outcomes, and minimize operational risks. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Oversee on-site compliance team, ensuring leases and reporting are completed on time for management and external stakeholders (HUD, Kentucky Housing, Louisville Metro)
• Maintain vacancy list and HUD PBRA waitlist.
• Oversee preliminary completion of files to ensure they are compliant with HUD and KHC guidelines and standards. 
• Ensure the state monitoring databases are updated monthly as required.
• Prequalify applicant income and screenings for vacant units.  
• Facilitate new and renewal lease signings.
• Track HUD and KHC compliance for all transfer inquiries and requests.  
• Ensure documentation/forms used by site staff is up to date and compliant with HUD and KHC requirements
• Ensure compliance with HUD EIV rules and reporting
• Provides superior customer service to residents and prospective tenants by promptly responding to all incoming calls, messages, and emails in a professional, respectful manner.
• Performs other duties assigned. 

Benefits: 

• Generous employer contribution for Medical  

• Employer Paid Vision Plans. 

• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%. 

• 12+ paid Holidays. 

• 15 days of PTO. 

• 7 Sick days. 

• Employer Paid Life Insurance. 

• Flexible Spending Account. 

• Nationwide Pet Insurance. 

• Disability Insurance. 

• Laser Correction Discount. 

• Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Two (2) years of affordable housing compliance experience with knowledge of affordable housing multifamily leasing and compliance. 

• TACC, COS, BOS, AHM, or other widely known affordable housing compliance certifications are preferred. 

• Excellent communication skills- written and oral. 

• Strong interpersonal skills, including experience managing people (in multiple locations preferred). 

• Extremely detail-oriented. 

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel functions. 

• RealPage experience (preferred) or ability to learn new software quickly. 

Diversity in backgrounds and experiences is key to Fairstead’s success. Being an equal opportunity employer is a central tenet of our philosophy that shapes who we are and the communities we serve. Our goal is to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, location, and other market benchmarks.