Senior Property Compliance Analyst

Novogradac • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

The Senior Property Compliance Analyst performs advanced planning, coordination, administration, and oversight of daily operations and activities. Working under minimal supervision and with broad latitude for independent judgment, this role helps ensure effective and efficient operations and supports strategic operations, management, and planning. The analyst trains, leads, assigns, and prioritizes the work of others, emphasizing independent problem-solving, strong client relationships, and team profitability.

This position completes tenant-file compliance reviews and reports, manages and reviews engagements, conducts research and analysis, and makes recommendations. The analyst also develops client relationships, supervises and mentors property compliance analysts, and leads training on tenant-file compliance for Section 42, Section 8, and other government housing programs. The role is available in Atlanta, Georgia; Austin, Texas; Bellevue, Washington; Cleveland, Ohio; Dover, Ohio; Long Beach, California; or Portland, Oregon. Remote or hybrid arrangements may be available depending on business needs and should be discussed with the recruiter. Domestic travel is expected 25–35% of the time, depending on workload, and evening or weekend work may be required based on position needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least 5 to 7 years of direct experience administering and monitoring IRC Section 42, IRC Section 142, or the HOME Investment Partnership Program under 24 CFR Part 92, with a specific focus on 24 CFR Part 5 income eligibility; or an appropriate balance of education and work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including IRC Section 42 (LIHTC), IRC Section 142 (Tax-Exempt Bonds), and related guidance such as Treasury Regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of the IRS Guide to Complete Form 8823.
• Extensive knowledge of the HOME Investment Partnership Program under 24 CFR Part 92 and the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF).
• Extensive knowledge of Texas Local Government Code, Title 9, Subtitle C, Chapter 303, and Texas Administrative Code, Title 10, Part 1, Chapter 10, Subchapter I, concerning Public Facility Corporation compliance monitoring.
• Understanding of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA).
• Ability to direct and organize client needs, establish goals and objectives supporting a strategic plan, identify problems, evaluate alternatives, implement solutions, develop and evaluate policies and procedures, and prepare reports.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal, relationship-building, and teamwork skills; ability to manage a broad range of activities with a diverse client population.
• Leadership skills to motivate and inspire a team and build client confidence; ability to form effective teams and lead them quickly when emergent needs arise.
• Ability to simplify complicated tasks and demonstrate intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to perform accurately and efficiently with strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and make adjustments as directed.
• Ability to collaborate and foster a productive, team-oriented environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office—particularly Excel and PowerPoint—and report-writing tools.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and adhere to internal firm deadlines, including time entry.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends based on position needs and to travel domestically as described.

Responsibilities

• Complete tenant-file compliance reviews and reports for designated clients with minimal oversight, as directed by a supervisor or manager.
• Conduct thorough engagement reviews and take on increasing responsibility for engagement management.
• Identify potential problem areas during engagements and propose effective solutions.
• Conduct business-specific research by gathering and analyzing data, interpreting results, compiling reports, and making recommendations.
• Develop, strengthen, and maintain effective client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness, and a service-oriented approach.
• Manage personal time and the time of property compliance analysts efficiently to support team profitability; contribute ideas and add value.
• Supervise and mentor property compliance analysts.
• Speak at and lead training sessions, workshops, and webinars on tenant-file compliance involving Section 42, Section 8, or other government housing programs.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Direct and organize client needs; establish goals and objectives that support a strategic plan; identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement solutions; develop and evaluate policies and procedures; and prepare reports.
• Maintain professional conduct with coworkers and clients, meet internal firm deadlines for time entry, and contribute ideas and value to the designated team.
• Travel domestically, expected to be 25–35% of the time depending on workload, and work evenings or weekends when position needs require.

Benefits

• Increased number of paid holidays per year.
• Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions.
• Flexible working hours and work arrangements.
• Remote and hybrid opportunities, depending on business needs.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) package with firm profit-sharing.
• Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions and a CPA bonus plan.
• Paid time off.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Commuter flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Resource Groups and affinity groups.
• Dress-for-your-day policy.
• Resources of a national firm.
• Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior