Community Compliance Specialist- Affordable Housing /Multifamily

Columbia Residential Properties, LLC•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Community Compliance Specialist oversees and reviews tenant initial certifications and recertifications to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The specialist is assigned properties and, under the guidance of the Director of Compliance and Vice President of Compliance, works with compliance and onsite teams to maintain regulatory compliance. The role supports onsite staff and ownership entities by monitoring tenant files and compliance data, providing guidance, and implementing practices to prevent and resolve non-compliance issues. The position includes reviewing certifications, move-ins, transfers, and required reports; conducting file audits and quality assurance; tracking deadlines and compliance trends; maintaining records in OneSite and state agency systems; and supporting responses to audits, lender reviews, and regulatory agencies. The specialist also provides training and ongoing guidance to onsite teams, adapts to changing requirements and priorities, handles compliance matters confidentially, and performs other duties as assigned. Some overnight travel is required.

Requirements

A college degree is preferred with experience in the affordable housing industry, or at least 2 years of work experience in the affordable housing industry.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced math skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to multitask.
Some overnight travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Currently holding an HCCP and another nationally recognized Tax Credit Certification or equivalent certification is preferred.
Proficiency in OneSite or Yardi is preferred.
A college degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and approve initial certifications and recertifications or renewals.
Conduct random and ongoing tenant-file reviews and audits for accuracy, completeness, order, and regulatory compliance.
Review and approve move-ins, unit transfers, annual certifications, and interim certifications, ensuring completion within required timelines.
Guide community management staff on compliance-related issues and provide ongoing support to onsite teams.
Review and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports prepared by community management staff.
Review and submit audit and review responses prepared by community management staff; assist with Management and Occupancy Review (MOR) responses and supporting documentation for other audits.
Assist in developing and facilitating compliance forms, policies, procedures, and training.
Ensure compliance with affordable housing programs, including LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, TCAP, NSP, 1602 Exchange, Bond, and Public Housing Authority programs.
Ensure timely submission of compliance documents, including 50058s, MTWs, 50059s, and TICs.
Monitor deadlines for annual recertifications and other compliance reporting.
Generate and review monthly EIV reports and ensure onsite staff completes required compliance monitoring.
Recommend corrective actions to Community Managers and the Community Leasing Specialist team for identified compliance issues.
Maintain and update compliance records in OneSite and applicable online state agency systems.
Conduct monthly site visits and sample audits of move-ins, annual certifications, and interim certifications.
Track compliance data using spreadsheets; generate and analyze reports on portfolio status and compliance trends; submit reports to regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
Foster teamwork between community management staff and compliance leadership.
Adapt to regulatory changes, organizational structures, and work priorities to maintain compliance.
Maintain confidentiality and integrity in handling compliance matters and follow company policies and applicable laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the compliance function.