Position Open: October 16, 2026

Position Close: October 30, 2026

Compliance Manager

Strengthen compliance. Protect housing programs. Support communities across Nashville.

Position Snapshot

Location: On-Site | Nashville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $79,778–$91,563
Department: Compliance and Risk Management
Reports To: Senior Compliance Manager
Leadership Oversight: Director of Compliance and Risk Management

Why MDHA?

At MDHA, our work is about more than housing. It's about people, neighborhoods and the city we call home.

Today, MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County, housing approximately 30,000 people through nearly 8,000 Section 8 vouchers and more than 6,800 apartments, primarily Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) units, across 39 properties.

MDHA is more than a housing authority. We also serve as a community development agency and Nashville's redevelopment agency, supporting programs and initiatives that strengthen neighborhoods and expand affordable housing opportunities.

When you join MDHA, you become part of a team of more than 300 employees whose work directly impacts residents, neighborhoods and communities throughout Nashville.

Position Details

Help maintain regulatory compliance, strengthen internal controls, and support audit readiness across MDHA-managed and third-party managed properties.

About the Role

MDHA is seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Compliance Manager to support regulatory compliance, tenant file reviews, deficiency tracking and corrective action across its housing portfolio.

This position plays an important role in ensuring tenant files, eligibility determinations, rent calculations, recertifications and required documentation meet applicable federal, state, program and agency requirements.

Working under the day-to-day direction of the Senior Compliance Manager and the overall leadership of the Director of Compliance and Risk Management, you will conduct compliance reviews, document findings, monitor corrective actions and help identify recurring issues and opportunities to strengthen internal controls.

You will also collaborate with property management teams, provide technical guidance within your authority, and support audits, management reviews and portfolio-wide compliance initiatives.

What You'll Need to Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, finance, management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three to five years of experience in affordable housing compliance, occupancy or property management.

• Working knowledge of HUD, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), HOME, Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) and Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program requirements.

• Experience conducting tenant file reviews, identifying compliance deficiencies and tracking corrective actions through resolution.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex regulatory requirements clearly.

• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, organization and follow-through.

• Strong administrative and documentation skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records and supporting documentation.

• Ability to identify discrepancies, recognize recurring compliance issues and escalate complex or non-routine matters appropriately.

• Ability to work collaboratively with property management staff and internal stakeholders.

What You'll Do

Conduct Compliance Monitoring and File Reviews

• Conduct on-site and remote reviews of tenant files to verify eligibility, income, rent calculations, recertifications and required documentation.

• Review files for compliance with HUD, LIHTC, HOME, PBRA, FSS and other applicable program requirements.

• Use standardized monitoring tools, review checklists and file-sampling methods to promote consistent application of regulatory requirements and internal controls.

• Submit completed reviews and supporting documentation to the Senior Compliance Manager for oversight, review and escalation when appropriate.

Manage Deficiencies and Corrective Actions

• Identify, document and communicate compliance deficiencies to property management staff clearly and promptly.

• Track corrective actions through resolution, including deadlines, follow-up status and documentation of completion.

• Conduct follow-up reviews to confirm deficiencies have been corrected accurately and in accordance with program requirements.

• Help prepare summaries of findings, compliance trends, delinquent certifications and corrective action status for leadership review.

Strengthen Internal Controls and Audit Readiness

• Perform assigned internal control activities related to tenant eligibility, file completeness, rent and income documentation, recertification accuracy and required forms.

• Maintain complete documentation of reviews, findings, corrective actions and final resolutions in accordance with MDHA standards.

• Identify control breakdowns, recurring documentation errors and process weaknesses, escalating concerns for management review.

• Prepare files, records, logs, reports and supporting documentation for internal audits, external audits, management reviews and compliance inspections.

• Assist with responses to audit findings and document corrective actions resulting from reviews and inspections.

Monitor Third-Party Managed Properties

• Conduct compliance reviews of third-party managed properties as assigned.

• Provide technical guidance regarding file corrections, documentation standards and compliance procedures.

• Promote consistent compliance practices across MDHA's housing portfolio.

• Work with property management staff to resolve file-level discrepancies and support consistent implementation of established procedures.

Administer Regulatory Compliance Requirements

• Apply established policies, procedures and regulatory requirements to daily compliance activities.

• Verify the appropriate use of approved leases, forms, addenda, notices and required compliance documentation.

• Resolve discrepancies affecting compliance reporting, file accuracy and audit support documentation.

• Escalate complex regulatory interpretation questions, high-risk findings, systemic issues and non-routine compliance matters to the Senior Compliance Manager.

• Support compliance dashboards, management reviews, internal reporting and portfolio-wide initiatives.

Provide Training and Technical Assistance

• Provide day-to-day compliance guidance to property management staff within established authority.

• Reinforce standard procedures, file documentation expectations and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Identify recurring compliance issues that may require additional training, process improvements or enhanced monitoring.

• Contribute to standardization efforts and continuous improvement across MDHA's compliance operations.

What Success Looks Like

In your first six to 12 months, you will help MDHA:

• Improve the accuracy and completeness of tenant files and supporting compliance documentation.

• Strengthen the tracking, follow-up and resolution of identified deficiencies.

• Maintain organized, audit-ready records that support internal and external reviews.

• Identify recurring compliance issues and elevate risks for timely management review.

• Promote consistent application of regulatory requirements across MDHA-managed and third-party managed properties.

• Strengthen coordination between compliance and property management teams.

• Support improvements to monitoring tools, documentation practices and internal controls.

Who You'll Work With

This role collaborates with internal teams and external partners, including:

• Senior Compliance Manager

• Director of Compliance and Risk Management

• Property management staff

• Third-party property management teams

• Internal audit and compliance stakeholders

• Other MDHA departments involved in housing operations, program administration and reporting

Skills and Capabilities

We're looking for someone who can:

• Interpret and apply established compliance requirements accurately.

• Review complex documentation and identify discrepancies or missing information.

• Communicate compliance findings clearly, professionally and constructively.

• Maintain detailed records and organized tracking systems.

• Manage multiple reviews, corrective actions and deadlines simultaneously.

• Exercise sound judgment when identifying and escalating compliance risks.

• Follow established procedures while recognizing opportunities for process improvement.

• Build productive working relationships with property management teams.

• Demonstrate resilience, accountability and consistent follow-through.

• Maintain a high standard of accuracy and professionalism in a deadline-driven environment.

Work Environment

This position involves office-based work, on-site property visits and remote compliance reviews as needed.

The role requires regular interaction with compliance leadership, property management staff and other internal stakeholders. Duties may involve sitting, standing, walking, using a computer and reviewing detailed documentation for extended periods.

The position requires the ability to perform assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Join MDHA

If you're a detail-oriented compliance professional who understands affordable housing programs, values accountability and wants to help strengthen housing operations across Nashville, we encourage you to apply.

Bring your knowledge of regulatory requirements, commitment to accuracy and ability to follow through on corrective actions to a team whose work makes a meaningful difference in the community.

THE METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND HIRES REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AGE, RELIGION, AND DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.

Apply at www.Nashville-MDHA.org. Upon reviewing all applications submitted for job openings, the Human Resources Office will notify those applicants who are selected for personal interviews. Applicants selected for a position must successfully pass a pre-hire physical examination and drug screen to be hired. MDHA is certified by the State of Tennessee as a Drug-Free Workplace

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Nashville, Tennessee 37206

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