Compliance Manager - Affordable Property Management

MMS Group•Lanham, MD

About The Position

We are looking for a Compliance Manager for our corporate office. The Compliance Manager provides comprehensive compliance support across multiple housing programs, including but not limited to Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Family Self-Sufficiency, Moderate Rehabilitation, HOME, Rural Development, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), and other programs owned or managed by the Housing Authority.

Requirements

Three years experience with Low-income, senior or housing related programs
Knowledge of rental assistance and affordable housing programs
Ability to learn and follow regulations, policies and procedures of the HUD and LIHTC programs. Ability to maintain confidentiality of tenants and landlords. Ability to work harmoniously with other employees. Ability to work with diverse ethnic and low income families in a professional manner.
The ability to read and understand technical documentation such as federal housing regulation and associated policies and procedures
High School Diploma is required
Certified COS. TCM. MORS, BOS, CMH, AHM, or related is required.

Nice To Haves

OneSite property management software experience preferred
Any satisfactory combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities (College degree is a plus but is not required

Responsibilities

Process applications and determine eligibility for the affordable program offered at assigned properties.
Verify income, assets, medical or unusual expenses, and assisted dwelling information.
Enter data in OneSite to generate rent, utility allowance, and escrow calculations
Conduct annual, interim, and gross rent certifications in a timely and accurate manner.
Assist residents in completing and signing all required documentation related to move-ins, annual recertifications, and interim changes, ensuring program requirements are clearly explained and understood.
Process move-out certifications and any other required certification types not otherwise specified.
Support Property Managers during high-volume certification periods or at sites with universal certifications.
Process Special Claims in accordance with program guidelines.
Run EIV reports monthly
Ensure full compliance with MMS Group’s EIV policies and procedures.
Monitor repayment agreements and ensure proper documentation is maintained.
Maintain a complete and current EIV file (EIV book) containing all required documentation
Review all resident files prior to annual auditor submissions.
Participate in and support all ownership, investor, governmental agency, and third-party reviews.
Collaborate with Property Managers to ensure sites are fully prepared for reviews and inspections.
Prepare and submit written responses to findings from agency, ownership, and auditor reviews.