Compliance Specialist

Seldin Company•Omaha, NE

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Seldin Company is seeking a Compliance Specialist to join our team. This position may be based at our Corporate Office in Omaha, Nebraska, or performed remotely by candidates residing in New Mexico, Texas, or Wisconsin. We offer a competitive annual salary commensurate with experience, certifications, skills, and education. The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Must have one or more of the following nationally recognized certifications and/or credentials; SHCM or HCCP Credential, CP3 or COS or CPO designation or ability to obtain one of these certifications within 90 days of employment
Must have extensive HUD and LIHTC program knowledge
Minimum 1-3 years of experience with affordable housing compliance auditing for HUD, LIHTC, or other government-sponsored affordable housing programs
Working knowledge of affordable housing regulatory internal control requirements, and industry knowledge in all aspects of affordable housing compliance
Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time
Exhibit strong analytical, strategic and critical thinking capabilities.
Have a meticulous eye for detail and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
Take initiative and able to work in an independent work environment.
Prioritize multiple responsibilities, adhere to strict deadlines, and be highly organized.
Ascertain resources, prioritize workflow and problem solve with minimal oversight.
Be meticulously detailed in reviews of documents.
Use various sources of technology and internal software to follow processes, tracking, and reporting and ensure efficiencies.
Work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced working environment with many interruptions.
Consistently provide excellent customer service, even under stressful situations.
Offer guidance to property management staff in an encouraging, supportive way, while showing sensitivity and empathy to the daily challenges facing on-site personnel.
Effectively communicate with external clients and internal staff in written and verbal form.
Have flexibility and be open to changing operating policies and procedures.
Commit to being a lifetime learner to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of changing programmatic rules and regulations.
Excellent computer skills, including advanced with Adobe DC Pro, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Working knowledge of various property management software systems.
Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, ADA, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other Federal, State, and local laws pertaining to Multi-Family Housing.

Responsibilities

Primarily focus on the detailed review and approval of applicant and resident certification files for compliance with federal, state agency, specific management company, investor, and lender requirements within extremely strict deadlines.
Responsible for the compliance and individual portfolio oversight of 1,500-2,000 multifamily affordable housing units in multiple states with various affordable housing programs such as HUD Multifamily PBRA Section 8, LIHTC, HOME, and state bond or similar financing; as well as Fair Housing & Section 504 compliance.
Collaborate and work closely with the VP of Compliance to share regulatory updates, facilitate modifications to forms and documents, and share best practices for all programs.