Compliance Specialist

The Michaels Organization•Tampa, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment. At Michaels, our teammates strive to fulfill our promise of creating communities that lift lives – ones that jumpstart housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity. With this passion at the forefront of our business, Michaels teammates can be proud to be a part of the extraordinary, every day. The Compliance Specialist will join a reputable and well-equipped Compliance team which supports occupancy and compliance efforts for 400+ affordable apartment communities nationwide. This teammate will be a problem-solver, have affordable housing compliance experience, and must be able to occasionally travel and work on-site.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of experience in a similar position or a background in the banking or similar industry is highly desirable.
Prior Affordable Housing experience as well as knowledge of Affordable Housing Programs is a plus.
High school diploma required.
Strong math and data entry skills, highly organized and detail oriented, excellent communication skills, basic accounting knowledge a plus.

Nice To Haves

Certifications already held in affordable housing compliance (HUD, LIHTC, USDA-RD, HOME, blended occupancy) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Approve move-in applications
Review and approve HUD program violations
Review a percentage of all recertifications
Process and submit timely all required monthly, quarterly and annual compliance reporting.
Approve move in applications for program eligibility as needed.
Oversee the rent-up of new properties or acquisition/rehab sites; organize and submit first year files to agencies, syndicators, investors and make any recommended corrections to those files when requested.
Store both electronic and physical copies of first year files appropriately.