Community Manager - Affordable

$59,815 - $77,759/Yr

Fairfield Residential - West Palm Beach, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

West Palm Beach, FL

1,001-5,000 employees

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

The Community Manager at Brenton at Abbey Park is responsible for overseeing the operations of a 160-unit affordable housing community. This role involves managing a high-performing team, ensuring financial targets are met, maintaining compliance with affordable housing regulations, and enhancing resident satisfaction. The Community Manager plays a critical role in the recruitment, training, and supervision of staff while also managing the property's budget and marketing efforts to attract and retain residents.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, lead, motivate, and develop a high performing and diverse staff.
• Prepare, execute and manage the property's operational budget.
• Utilize an online accounting system such as Yardi to generate and review financial reports.
• Ensure budgeted occupancy levels at budgeted rental rates are met.
• Conduct property inspections and corporate or investor tours.
• Gather and follow up on all verifications of income for LIHTC and/or HUD programs.
• Monitor compliance with income and rent limits as well as utility allowances.
• Implement marketing programs per branding and marketing standards.
• Increase resident satisfaction through lease renewal strategies and retention plans.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of property management experience required.
• Minimum of three years LIHTC experience required.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Prior experience preparing for a REAC inspection for HUD properties.
• Experience in a leadership position and managing a staff preferred.
• Experience using Yardi or other property management accounting software.
• Experience in writing and maintaining budgets.
• Strong understanding of federal, state and local fair housing laws.
• Strong knowledge of IRS 8823 guide and HUD 4350.3 Manual.
• Ability to read and understand regulatory agreements.
• Track record of maintaining occupancy and net operating incomes in multi-family property management.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Industry certification preferred.
• Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) Designation preferred.
• Certified Credit Compliance Professional (C3P) Designation preferred.
• Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) designation preferred if HUD property.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays and sick days
• Paid time off for volunteering activities
• Matched 401(k)
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance