Compliance Manager, Business

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Full-time Regular Full-Time Housing Construction Bldg, Nashville, TN, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $79,778.00 To $91,563.00 Annually

Position Open:
August 13, 2026

Position Close:
August 27, 2026

On-Site Work

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA)

MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. The mission of MDHA is to create quality affordable housing opportunities, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a greater Nashville.

MDHA employs over 300 staff members, has a budget of $215 million, and houses approximately 30,000 people, primarily through nearly 8,000 Section 8 Vouchers and over 6,800 apartments, which are mainly Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) units, at 39 properties. MDHA is a housing authority, a community development agency, and a redevelopment agency.

The Compliance Manager performs compliance monitoring, tenant file reviews, deficiency tracking, and corrective action follow-up across MDHA-managed and third-party managed properties. The role operates under the day-to-day direction of the Senior Compliance Manager and the overall leadership of the Director of Compliance and Risk Management, with responsibility for carrying out standardized control activities that support audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and portfolio oversight.

This person works closely with the Senior Compliance Manager, addressing compliance determinations, high-risk findings, systemic issues, and recommended corrective action strategies that are escalated through the Senior Compliance Manager to the Director for final review and approval.

• Conduct on-site and remote reviews of tenant files to verify eligibility, income, rent calculations, recertifications, and required documentation for HUD, LIHTC, HOME, PBRA, FSS, and other applicable programs.
• Use standardized monitoring tools, review checklists, and file sampling methods to ensure consistent application of regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Submit completed reviews and supporting documentation to the Senior Compliance Manager for review, oversight, and escalation when appropriate.

• Identify, document, and communicate compliance deficiencies to property management staff in a clear and timely manner.
• Monitor and track corrective actions through resolution, including due dates, follow-up status, and documentation of completion.
• Perform follow-up reviews to confirm that deficiencies have been corrected accurately, timely, and in accordance with program requirements.
• Support preparation of summaries of findings, trends, delinquent certifications, and corrective action status for leadership review.

• Perform assigned internal control activities related to tenant eligibility, file completeness, rent and income documentation, recertification accuracy, and required form usage.
• Maintain documentation that evidence reviews performed, issues identified, corrective action taken, and final resolution in accordance with MDHA standards for audit readiness.
• Identify control breakdowns, recurring documentation errors, and process weaknesses, and elevate them for management review.

• Resolve discrepancies affecting compliance reporting, file accuracy, and audit support documentation.
• Provide file-level support and documentation for audits, dashboards, management reviews, and internal reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements, standardization efforts, and portfolio-wide compliance initiatives.

• Conduct compliance reviews of third-party managed properties as assigned.
• Provide technical guidance regarding file corrections, documentation standards, and compliance procedures.
• Promote consistency in compliance practices across the portfolio.

• Apply established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to daily compliance activities.
• Ensure the proper use of approved leases, forms, addenda, notices, and required compliance documentation.
• Escalate complex regulatory interpretation questions and non-routine compliance matters to the Senior Compliance Manager.

• 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 support implementation and documentation of corrective actions resulting from reviews or inspections.

• Provide day-to-day compliance guidance to property management staff within defined authority.
• Reinforce standard procedures, file documentation standards, and regulatory…