Director of Compliance

Community Roots Housing•Seattle, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Compliance will ensure that Community Roots Housing (CRH) is in Compliance with all federal laws, state laws and agency regulations. This position is integral to building a top tier Affordable Housing organization to support CRH’s growing and complex business operations. Responsible for developing and conducting annual and quarterly audits for Property Management, specifically leasing and Occupancy. Leads the development and execution of audit plans and programs linked to risk assessments, reviews audit programs and consults with Vice President of Property Operations (VPPO) and Director of Property Management (DPM) in developing appropriate control guidelines. Recognizes and identifies control deficiencies within the Property Management operating environment. Works with VPPO and DPM to develop meaningful recommendations to mitigate risk. Leads and mentors the Compliance Manager and interacts with executive leaders. This role requires a highly skilled and ambitious professional who contributes through leadership that is based on strong business acumen as well as sound application of governance, risk and internal controls. Nurtures continuous improvement on the Compliance team and with stakeholders.

Requirements

10 years’ experience in affordable housing, auditing or other related area, which must include a working knowledge/experience with the HUD 4350.3 handbook and/or IRS Section 42 compliance
Supervisory experience 5 years
Ability to read and interpret complex documents and manuals, such as regulatory agreements
Ability to think strategically, communicate vision, and execute plans to meet business objectives
Ability to assess business processes and implement improvement and controls.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including; the ability to effectively articulate risks, mitigation proposals and link common themes to stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
Must have strong computer experience with the Microsoft office suite and Outlook
Strong problem solving and analytic skills with attention to detail
Must possess excellent relationship building skills
Demonstrated record of team building, leadership and professional achievement
Experience working with diverse populations
Thorough knowledge of Landlord/Tenant, and Fair Housing

Nice To Haves

HUD, Tax Credit or related compliance certification
Experience with reporting through WBARS
Expert knowledge of RealPage Onesite

Responsibilities

Identifies and communicates key responsibilities and practices to ensure the immediate team of direct reports promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results.
Supports the implementation of CRH programs to ensure the success of the organization.
Provides inspirational leadership to communicate vision and strategy for the organization; creates a positive team environment including confidence in leadership and teamwork to achieve business results.
Deals successfully with ambiguity, managing multiple priorities and able to support the organization through complex changes.
Effectively influences all levels to help identify and drive organizational priorities and initiatives.
Demonstrates a clear commitment to the highest standards of integrity, professional and personal conduct and holds others to the same standard.
Provides thoughtful leadership to determine resources needed to ensure business needs are met, including people and systems.
Prepares, communicates and educates client groups and team on changes in policies and practices within the organization.
Plans and manages the department processes and practices to ensure that programs are aligned with organizational business goals and objectives.
Accountable for development and execution of audit plans; adapts plans and priorities to address resource and operational decisions throughout Property Management in regards to compliance regulations.
Manages the detailed planning, risk assessment, scoping, and resourcing of complex audit projects.
Accountable for overall 504 and VAWA request processing
Works with Leasing Manager to develop Marketing plans
Develops appropriate recommendations in conjunction with input from the Compliance & Leasing Managers, to correct and control deficiencies; and follow up to ensure management implements recommendations or appropriately addresses the risks identified through the performance of audits.
Accountable for the performance and results of work completed within own disciplines; may manage professional employees to achieve objectives; provides guidance as needed to the Compliance and Leasing Managers with regard to reviewing work product to ensure timeliness, accuracy, completeness and quality.
Reviews/writes written audit reports and presents to VPPO
Ensures timely and accurate funder responses
Coordinates preparation for physical and administrative funder inspections
Ensures ongoing regulatory compliance with WSHFC, HTF, HUD etc
Interacts primarily with Senior Management as well as departmental leaders.
Leverages best practices and knowledge to provide recommendations to improve processes
Works with the Compliance and Leasing Managers to develop key metrics, trends, and strategic analysis of areas of responsibility, then presents audit trends to VPPO
Develops strong working relationships with Senior Leadership to accomplish cross-departmental goals and objectives.
Supports all levels of management in providing leadership and communication across the department and organization on a wide variety of programs, projects and initiatives.
Provides technical and career guidance to Compliance and Housing Specialist staff
Conducts and ensures the completion of performance reviews.
Ensures managers/leadership adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements.
Oversees training and development for Compliance related processes, procedures, policies, rules, local, state and federal laws governing these activities.
Ensure procedures and forms are current with regulatory agencies
Other duties as assigned