Director of Compliance

Join Mutual Housing Management’s Mission to Build Equitable Communities!

Are you passionate about affordable housing and empowering communities? Do you believe in creating vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods where everyone can thrive? Mutual Housing Management is seeking dedicated professionals to join our innovative team and advance our mission of developing, managing, and supporting sustainable affordable housing where residents are partners in creating equitable communities.

Our team is our strength!

When you join Mutual Housing Management you will be surrounded by professionals who are an experienced force for revitalizing low-income communities by strengthening neighborhood assets and developing community leadership.

About Mutual Housing

At Mutual Housing Management, we are driven by a powerful mission: to develop and manage sustainable affordable housing that strengthens neighborhood assets and empowers resident leaders. Founded with the vision of revitalizing low-income communities, we are a locally controlled nonprofit committed to addressing historic inequities by creating high-quality, affordable housing in safe, healthy neighborhoods. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, partnering with us to build thriving, equitable communities.

We look forward to meeting you!

If you’re inspired to join a mission-driven team dedicated to affordable housing and community empowerment, we want to hear from you!

Together, let’s create sustainable, affordable housing where residents and communities thrive!

OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE IS TOP TIER:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Employee Assistant Program: Kaiser plan fully covered for Employee and dependents; Employees do not pay anything out of pocket for full coverage for themselves and their dependents
• Optional Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection and Accident Insurance
• Generous paid time off, including 16 paid holidays which includes the week between Christmas and New Years
• 2 Floating Holidays (16 hours)
• 401K Plan with company match up to 6%

Position: Director of Compliance
Location: Sacramento, CA 95826
Hours: Full Time, Exempt
Schedule: Hybrid Schedule
Compensation: $110,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Director of Compliance to lead our Compliance Department and ensure regulatory excellence across our affordable housing portfolio. This is a hybrid leadership role that combines strategic oversight, hands-on compliance management, and cross-department collaboration.

The Director of Compliance serves as a key member of the Property Operations Leadership Team and currently supervises one staff member, with potential oversight of lease-up and floating manager staff.

Responsibilities:

Compliance Monitoring & Oversight

• Ensure full compliance with all regulatory agreements, program rules, and internal procedures across the portfolio.
• Monitor property operations, identify areas of risk, and develop corrective action plans.
• Conduct site visits, file audits, and oversee regulatory inspections from notification through close-out.
• Manage HUD processes including EIV, special claims, and related reporting.
• Oversee third-party compliance partners and ensure alignment with company standards.

Policy & Procedure Development

• Develop, update, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and the company Compliance Manual.
• Interpret and implement new and existing regulatory agreements.

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare and submit required monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory reports.
• Produce internal compliance monitoring reports and department updates.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies and external partners.
• Provide guidance and support to site teams and internal departments.

Training & Development

• Design and deliver compliance training for staff at all levels.
• Strengthen onboarding processes to ensure new hires understand compliance requirements.

Software & Systems Management

• Serve as a Yardi Affordable Administrator, ensuring accurate system setup and data integrity.
• Maintain income/rent limits, utility allowances, and compliance databases.

Additional Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization’s 504 Coordinator, managing reasonable accommodation requests.
• Provide leadership and oversight to the lease-up process.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Affordable Housing Regulatory Compliance, including HUD, LIHTC, USDA-RD, HOME, HCD, SHRA, or comparable programs.
• Yardi Affordable experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Fair Housing laws and compliance standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and develop compliance systems and staff.
• Preferred certifications: HCCP, SHCM, COS.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and collaborate effectively.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Must pass criminal background screening, including education verification and DMV check.

**NO CALLS FROM STAFFING AGENCIES OR RECRUITERS PLEASE**