Compliance Manager

OKLAHOMA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations for housing programs. Provides overall direction and supervision of day-to-day Affordable and Public Housing programs to ensure compliance with all applicable policies and guidelines. Performs audits/management-occupancy reviews for assigned housing programs to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations. Reviews and monitors data submitted to the various HUD databases to ensure compliance with HUD data reporting requirements. Processes monthly transmission of HAP Vouchers to HUD’s Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System (TRACS) for Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties. Documents and reports on audit/review findings and provides instructions on appropriate corrective actions when non-compliance issues are identified. Provides assistance to other programs staff/supervisors who have compliance issues to correct and complete requirements for compliance and close out files. Provides technical assistance to program staff and responds to inquiries regarding program issues and concerns. Develops, maintains, and revises forms and procedures as needed to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of the various processes used to maintain program compliance. Communicates new compliance policies and data entry requirements to program staff and ensures proper implementation. Attends affordable and Public Housing compliance training sessions regularly and stays current on all policy and regulatory changes. Ensures timely submission of all annual and/or periodic tax credit compliance reports and required record maintenance. Ensures compliance with CEC program grant applications, grant-required reports, Public Housing rules and correspondence. Reviews Federal Regulations, interprets Code of Federal Regulations, and compiles necessary reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
A minimum of three year’s experience working on supportive service programs designed for typically underserved populations.
Considerable and successful experience in administering similar programs and grants.
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local Policies, and Fair Housing policies affecting low-income, Section 8 compliance requirements preferred.
Excellent written, oral communication and presentations skills.
Ability to manage effective teams and develop strategic compliance solutions.
Familiarity and experience with basic computer principles and usage.
Ability to work independently, have a good sense of priorities, and be willing to use initiative.
Ability to work with the disadvantaged and general public.
Ability to retain proprietary information as confidential.
Ability to comply with Authority attendance policies.
Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

College course work in bookkeeping or a similar combination of education/experience.
Knowledge of Federal programs.
Ability to interpret Federal Regulations and apply information.
Prior supervisory experience in related field.
Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) or Tax Credit Specialist (TCS) and Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides overall direction and supervision of day-to-day Affordable and Public Housing programs are in compliance with all applicable policies and guidelines.
Supervise the Assistant Compliance Specialist, Public Housing Intake/Recertification Supervisor and their supporting staff members.
Performs audits/management-occupancy reviews for assigned housing programs to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations.
Review and monitor data submitted to the various HUD databases to ensure compliance with HUD data reporting requirements.
Process monthly transmission of HAP Vouchers to HUD’s Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System (TRACS) for Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties.
Clearly and adequately document and report on audit/review findings and provides instructions on appropriate corrective actions when non-compliance issues are identified.
Provide assistance to other programs staff/supervisors who have compliance issues to correct and complete requirements for compliance and close out files.
Provides technical assistance to program staff and responds to inquiries regarding program issues and concerns.
Develops, maintains and revises forms, procedures, as needed to improve the accuracy of and effectiveness of the various processes used to maintain program compliance.
Communicate new compliance policies and data entry requirements to program staff and ensure proper implementation.
Attend affordable and Public Housing compliance training sessions on a regular basis and stay current on all policy and regulatory changes.
Ensures timely submission on all annual and/or periodic tax credit compliance reports and required record maintenance.
Ensure compliance with CEC program grant applications, grant-required reports, Public Housing rules and correspondence.
Reviews Federal Regulations, interprets Code of Federal Regulations, compiles necessary reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.