Affordable Housing Compliance Analyst (Detroit, Kalamazoo, or Chicago)
About The Position
The Compliance Analyst ensures that company, HUD, and other funding partners’ compliance regulations, policies, and procedures are consistently followed across the portfolio. The role provides LIHTC and HOME compliance support to multiple affordable communities. Through file audits, subsidy administration, and support for property teams, the analyst helps safeguard the financial and regulatory integrity of properties and keep them compliant and available to serve the organization’s mission of providing resident-centered housing. This is a hybrid position based out of Detroit, Michigan; Kalamazoo, Michigan; or Chicago, Illinois. The role requires travel for in-person training, site audits, or tactical support at the property level. The schedule is full-time, exempt, Monday through Friday, with mandatory office attendance two days per week.
Requirements
- Experience in affordable housing compliance and/or management, with working knowledge of LIHTC and Section 8 programs.
- Experience processing HAP vouchers and applying HAP receipts for Section 8 properties.
- Experience with LIHTC compliance, including annual owner certifications and preparation of initial LIHTC resident files.
- Extensive experience with affordable housing compliance, including data analysis, EIV income discrepancies, and file auditing.
- Substantial experience with Yardi Voyager 7S or higher and the Affordable Housing Module.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to analyze information, identify compliance issues, and communicate findings clearly.
- Well-developed oral, written, and presentation skills.
- Valid driver's license, insurance, and reliable vehicle.
- Ability to meet the position's travel requirements.
- Final candidates must pass a background check and provide professional references.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing or delivering training.
- COS, TCS, BOS, or HCCP certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 120 days of hire.
- Prior experience in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), particularly navigating the needs of residents who have experienced homelessness or trauma, or have complex physical and behavioral health needs.
Responsibilities
- Conduct sample file audits and reviews, report findings, and monitor corrections to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Review files and documentation for external agency reviews and assist with responses.
- Compile, review, and complete annual owner certifications for LIHTC, HOME, and other programs.
- Assist with utility allowance analyses.
- Audit and process HAP vouchers and receipts in Yardi as needed.
- Assist communities with EIV income discrepancies and Yardi processing questions.
- Review and post repayment agreements based on EIV income discrepancies.
- Provide direct compliance support to property teams to ensure communities remain compliant with regulatory requirements.
- Assist with onboarding new communities and property team members.
- Assist with and conduct compliance trainings and workshops.
- Provide property-level support when communities are short-staffed.
- Remain current on new regulations, laws, and technology changes affecting the multifamily housing industry.
- Support pre-inspection questionnaires, physical inspection correction deadlines, annual PBV increase packets, and compliance calendar monitoring.
- Support other projects as assigned.
- Travel for in-person training, site audits, or tactical support at the property level.
Benefits
- 11 days of paid vacation.
- 12 paid company holidays.
- 3 floating holidays.
- Employer-supported medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- SIMPLE IRA with up to a 3% employer match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Up to $5,250 annually for professional development and education assistance.
- Opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven organization.
- Hybrid work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
