Job Description:
The Regional Property Manager provides senior-level leadership for an assigned portfolio of affordable housing communities and is accountable for compliance, financial performance, property conditions, staffing, occupancy, and operational results.
The ideal candidate has strong LIHTC/HUD affordable housing experience, a proven background in audits, budgets, regulatory compliance, site inspections, and multi-property leadership, and the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards across the portfolio.
Regular site visits are mandatory. Travel is at least 50% and may increase based on business needs, inspections, audits, staffing, property conditions, emergencies, and other operational requirements.
Position Summary
Portfolio: Oversees 18+ affordable housing communities and 8–12 direct reports, including Property Managers.
Location: Must reside in Ohio or Indiana.
Travel: Minimum 50% travel required. Frequent site visits are a core requirement of the position.
Compliance: Responsible for LIHTC, HUD, REAC, MOR, INSPIRE, Fair Housing, state agency requirements, and regulatory compliance.
Audits: Leads preparation for and follow-up on pre-audits, quarterly audits, REAC inspections, MORs, INSPIRE reviews, state agency reviews, and internal audits.
Financial Management: Oversees annual operating and capital budgets, budget-to-actual performance, expense management, and NOI.
Operations: Accountable for property operations, occupancy, resident relations, physical condition, staffing, and overall property performance.
Leadership: Recruits, supervises, coaches, develops, and holds Property Managers accountable for results.
Systems: Must be proficient using Yardi, RightSource, RentCafe, UKG, Orion, INSPIRE, and other internal systems.
Documentation: Requires exceptional attention to detail and strong documentation practices. Properties and files must remain organized, accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
Accountability: Must be self-sufficient, proactive, highly organized, and able to manage a complex portfolio with minimal supervision. Expected to identify issues, develop corrective action plans, establish deadlines, follow up, and ensure deficiencies are resolved.
Essential Functions
Portfolio & Property Operations
Affordable Housing Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
Audits, Inspections & Documentation
Financial Management & Budgeting
Occupancy, Leasing & Revenue Management
Systems & Technology
Leadership & Staff Management
Resident & Stakeholder Relations
Core Competencies:
Compliance Leadership- Strong understanding of LIHTC, HUD, REAC, MOR, INSPIRE, Fair Housing, state agency requirements, and affordable housing regulations.
Audit Readiness- Ability to conduct pre-audits, manage quarterly audits, prepare properties for formal reviews, respond to findings, and maintain continuous audit readiness.
Financial Acumen- Demonstrated experience developing and managing operating and capital budgets, analyzing variances, controlling expenses, and improving NOI.
Operational Leadership- Ability to independently oversee 18+ properties and maintain consistent operational standards across geographically dispersed communities.
People Leadership- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop 8–12 direct reports, establish accountability, manage performance, and develop high-performing Property Managers.
Documentation & Detail Orientation- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage documentation-heavy processes with accuracy, consistency, and follow-through.
Accountability & Self-Direction- Must be able to work independently, prioritize competing demands, make sound operational decisions, and identify issues without waiting for direction.
Systems Proficiency- Experience with Yardi, RightSource, RentCafe, UKG, Orion, INSPIRE, Microsoft Office/Excel, and other property management and internal business systems.
Communication- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate…