Senior Director of Compliance (Affordable/Supportive Housing)

Shape the future of affordable housing at Willets Point. Related is redefining what’s possible in affordable housing with our latest, transformative development in Willets Point—New York City’s largest 100% affordable master-planned community in over four decades. This groundbreaking 2,500-unit project isn’t just about housing; it’s about building a vibrant, inclusive neighborhood that sets a new standard for compliance, sustainability, and social impact.

About the Role

As Senior Director of Compliance, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring regulatory excellence across this historic development. You’ll oversee the day-to-day compliance operations, drive strategic partnerships, and lead a team of dedicated specialists to uphold the integrity of affordable housing programs, including HUD, LIHTC, and Tax-Exempt Bond initiatives. With a strong focus on social responsibility, this role will also support housing solutions for formerly displaced residents and specialized programs including 15/15 and Our Space initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day compliance operations for a 2,500-unit, 100% affordable master-planned development, ensuring adherence to all regulatory and legal requirements for the largest such project in 40 years.
• Manage compliance for specialized programs including the 15/15 Program and Our Space program, ensuring proper documentation, reporting, and tenant eligibility verification.
• Work closely with Social Service Partners to support 133 units designated for formerly displaced residents, ensuring compliance with relevant social service and housing assistance programs.
• Lead a team of approximately 10 Compliance Specialists to monitor and ensure the project’s ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local housing regulations, including conducting regular audits and assessments.
• Provide expert guidance on compliance issues, resolving challenges promptly to ensure the development’s success and continued regulatory adherence.
• Execute front-line compliance functions, including the review of initial move-in and first-year resident files, as well as ongoing recertification files, to ensure adherence to federal, state, and city regulatory program requirements—including Fair Housing regulations.
• Participate in preparation of Low Income Housing Tax Credit / Management Occupancy Reviews / Agency and partnership reviews.
• Partner with public agencies, consultants, and industry experts to strengthen the goals of the property.
• Train new team members in compliance functions.
• Review LIHTC compliance documentation, including monthly, quarterly, and annual owner certifications.
• Examine tenant files in preparation for LIHTC file audits and Management Occupancy Reviews (MOR), and prepare and coordinate responses to findings from agency audits.
• Stay current with Federal, state, and local updates about various program requirements.
• Prepare and update Compliance Narratives to summarize regulatory as well as state, city, and local requirements for properties.
• Assist in preparing and submitting Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans, Tenant Selection Plans, and lease packages, etc.
• Review contracts to ensure compliance with Company’s policies.
• Monitor legal cases.
• Ensure affordable housing occupancy rates are met.
• Work onsite 5 days a week at the Queens, NY location.

Requirements

• TaCCs or COS certification required.
• Knowledge of Yardi preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred.
• Familiarity with HUD, HPD, HDC, EDC, DHCR, 15/15, HRA, CityFHEPS.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and strong analytical skills.
• Creativity and initiative to work both independently and within a team in a busy, changing, multi-tasking work environment.
• NY Notary License.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $165,000. Actual base salary within the anticipated range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and market factors. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible to receive discretionary bonus incentives.

Benefits

• Personalized Health Care: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options; Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial Benefits: Competitive salary and incentive packages; matching 401(k); FSAs and HSA; employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs.
• Social Wellness: 19+ days of PTO; mental health counseling & resources; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; volunteer days and donation matching.
• Career Development: Learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities.

About the Company

Build your career with Related Management Company. A subsidiary of Related Companies, Related Management Company (RMC) is a premier owner/operator of real estate, managing hundreds of properties across multiple states and Washington, D.C. We set the standard in workforce, market-rate, and luxury housing while leading in sustainability, with many new developments pursuing LEED Silver certification or higher. At RMC, exceptional service, innovative design, and thriving communities define our work. Our success is powered by bold thinkers and entrepreneurial spirits, fostering growth, internal mobility, and leadership development.