Compliance/Internal Control Specialist

Housing Authority Of Co • Columbus, GA

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Compliance/Internal Control Specialist performs highly responsible work of a varied and complex nature requiring independent judgment and initiative. Under the direction of the Asset Manager, this role manages administrative functions to assist with compliance, internal controls, and record-keeping activities. The Specialist ensures that all properties and departments remain in compliance with corporate, local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines to protect the Authority’s interests.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited two-year college.
• Four years of experience in administrative support and/or management; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience related to the property management of a Public Housing Authority (PHA).
• Comprehensive knowledge of PHA operations, LIHTC requirements, and HUD policies/regulations; proficiency in business English, mathematical skills, and modern office software including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with residents, officials, and the general public.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of office machines; must be able to move or carry objects and materials (such as files and reports) weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be available to travel to various properties, including the possibility of overnight stays.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to be covered under the Authority’s fidelity bond.

Responsibilities

• Conducts required compliance reviews for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties and performs random audits of resident files for Public Housing, HUD Multi-Family, RAD, and Authority-owned properties.
• Provides Asset Management duties for the Authority’s Mixed-Finance properties in accordance with established Property Management Agreements.
• Conducts various internal control audits in areas including, but not limited to, procurement and contract terms compliance.
• Submits 50058 forms to PIC via REAC systems; monitors PIC data integrity compared to internal systems and verifies timely reporting for the Department of Community Affairs and other agencies.
• Assists property managers with household certification requirements and investigates initial move-in qualifications; reviews income documentation for HUD and LIHTC properties using the EIV System database.
• Provides training to staff on regulations and identifies areas needing corrective action plans; documents patterns of errors to determine where additional site staff training is required.
• Travels to various properties within an assigned geographical area to assist staff with training and program certification management.
• Composes reports and correspondence, manages workflow independently, and performs other duties as assigned to equalize peak work periods.

Benefits

• Employer Contribution: HACG may match up to 15% of base pay to a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan following six months of full-time employment.
• Disability Coverage: Long-term disability insurance is provided at no cost to the employee.
• Medical Insurance: HACG covers 75% of medical premiums, with no deductibles or co-pays if using in-network providers.
• Dental & Vision: HACG covers up to 75% of dental premiums.
• Mental Health: Employees receive 12 visits per year through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fitness: HACG will subsidize 50% of monthly membership dues for approved health club facilities.
• Vacation Leave: Accrual begins upon hire; tenure-based accruals scale up to 25 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Employees accrue 13 days of sick leave per year, usable after 90 days of service.
• Holidays & Personal Time: Includes 9.5 paid holidays, one floating personal day, and an additional 20 hours of personal time granted every calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree