Compliance Specialist (LIHTC)
About The Position
The Compliance Specialist is part of Roost Affordable's compliance team and the hands-on engine behind keeping our Clients' files accurate, complete, and audit-ready. This person processes tax-credit certifications and recertifications, keeps resident and property data current, and helps Clients stay compliant by default across the programs Roost supports, including LIHTC (IRS Section 42), HUD Section 8, and other local and national programs. It's a detail-driven role for someone who is genuinely excited about technology and eager to help replace paper-heavy, manual work with cleaner, faster workflows. Reporting to the Director of Compliance, the Compliance Specialist learns the programs deeply, works closely with Clients and the product team, and grows into a trusted expert who helps Roost earn its place as an ally to the people creating affordable homes.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of on-site property management experience in leasing and/or certification processing.
- Working knowledge of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and/or HUD subsidized housing programs.
- Ability to read and interpret tenant file information and complex documents such as regulatory agreements and program regulations.
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to produce accurate, timely documents and reports.
- Strong written and verbal communication; able to explain complex compliance issues in simple, straightforward terms.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, customer-service-oriented environment.
- Respect for and understanding of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- Proven experience meeting affordable program requirements, specifically WSHFC programs.
- Experience with Yardi or a comparable property management / CRM system.
- Experience with WBARS reporting.
- A compliance certification (e.g., C3P, TCS, NCP), or active progress toward one.
- Genuine enthusiasm for housing technology and improving manual workflows.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit tax-credit certification and recertification files for review and approval across assigned properties.
- Complete move-in certifications and audit files for accuracy, including household composition, lease terms, utility charges, and subsidy portions.
- Obtain and review first-year files for completeness and arrange proper electronic storage.
- Manage the electronic storage of tax-credit and lease-agreement files in Yardi and Roost software.
- Flag potential noncompliance issues early to the Director of Compliance and the relevant Client and community teams.
- Keep property and resident certification data current in Yardi, including units, utility allowances, and income and rent limits.
- Audit WBARS for accuracy and reconcile with the Director of Compliance to resolve discrepancies.
- Track and help manage the extended-vacancy report.
- Assist with Tenant Selection Plans (TSP), Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans (AFHMP), and Language Assistance Plans (LAP), along with other compliance documents as needed.
- Apply and grow a working knowledge of LIHTC (IRS Section 42), HUD Section 8, and WSHFC requirements in daily file work.
- Interpret tenant file information and complex documents such as regulatory agreements and program regulations, and translate them into plain guidance for Clients and residents.
- Partner with the product team to surface friction and ideas that help build and refine Roost's compliance workflows.
- Provide clear, courteous technical assistance on certification and reporting questions, keeping a strong focus on resident experience and retention.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
