3 - Compliance

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

At Louisiana Housing Corporation, our mission is to ensure that every Louisiana resident is granted an opportunity to obtain safe, affordable, energy-efficient housing. We are transforming communities and changing lives. Each day this ongoing challenge is met by a dedicated staff of professionals who allocate federal and state funds to help low-to-moderate-income citizens to make their housing dreams a reality. We're looking for Housing Finance Specialists to join our team. If you are knowledgeable of MS Office, pay attention to details, proficient in writing, analyzing financial reports, and interpreting policies and cost principles, this may be a great opportunity for you.

Requirements

Three years of experience in housing finance or compliance programs, housing management, or administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree.
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Knowledgeable of MS Office
Attention to details
Proficient in writing
Analyzing financial reports
Interpreting policies and cost principles

Nice To Haves

Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.
Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

Ensures that funds allocated by the Louisiana Housing Corporation and Office of Community Development are used effectively in accordance with the rules and regulations of programs administered by LHC.
Conducts random and scheduled field examinations to determine compliance with state and federal laws, policies, rules, and regulations. These examinations include review of area median income (AMI) limits, rent calculations, physical conditions, operation procedures, and unit inspections to ensure compliance with program regulations.
Identifies findings, deficiencies, and/or concerns resulting from monitoring tasks by comparing applications, and/or compliance checklist to supporting documents.
Trains owner/developers/lenders/project management staff in program requirements and provides technical support in all program areas.
Sends notices for non-compliance stating measures necessary to meet compliance standards and initiates appropriate remedial action for non-compliance when warranted as directed by Compliance Supervisor.
Prepares statistical data on standardized reports for Auditors, Board Meetings, and Federal Regulatory Agencies.