Affordable Regional Manager - Austin

About the role

As a Regional Manager, you'll be the driving force behind a portfolio of affordable housing communities — sharpening operations, keeping financial performance on track, and building teams that deliver. You'll partner closely with Community Directors, step in as the go-to leader when challenges arise, and help every property hit strong results while creating the kind of resident experience that makes a house feel like home. This is a role for someone who wants real ownership, real impact, and a real seat at the table.

At Elmington Living, we're redefining what property management can look like — and we're looking for leaders ready to help us raise the bar. With 70+ communities across the U.S. and a fast-growing presence rooted in Nashville, our work is driven by heart, hustle, and an unwavering commitment to doing things the right way.

Responsibilities

• Keep your finger on the pulse of property performance by tracking NOI, NRI, bad debt, management fees, and physical occupancy against budget
• Maintain a near-daily on-site presence across your portfolio (a minimum of 4 days per week), including a formal site visit and inspection at each property every week to review curb appeal, apartment home readiness, and maintenance standards
• Partner with Community Directors to review monthly financials, identify variances, and turn insights into decisive corrective action
• Own the property-level action plans Community Directors build for underperforming assets, holding them accountable for progress, while also driving your own portfolio-level strategy
• Stay on top of AR and AP performance across the portfolio, spotting trends and outliers early so you can speak with confidence to the RVP and Asset Management
• Lead monthly formal site inspections across your properties to keep them sharp, prepared, and performing at their best
• Keep every property audit-ready and in full compliance with LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, and applicable state program requirements
• Prepare properties for REAC, MOR, and state agency inspections, then lead sharp, effective corrective action plans when findings arise
• Audit income certifications, recertifications, and waitlist management for accuracy and timeliness
• Meet one-on-one with each of your Community Directors every week to align on performance, priorities, and how you can support them
• Coach, develop, and hold your Community Directors accountable across your assigned portfolio
• Play an active role in hiring, onboarding,