Senior Property Compliance Analyst

Novogradac•Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Property Compliance Analyst performs advanced planning, development, coordination, and administration of daily operations and activities, and provides direction and guidance for strategic operations, management, and planning. The role works under minimal supervision with substantial latitude for initiative and independent judgment, and ensures daily operations are completed effectively and efficiently. The analyst trains, leads, assigns, and prioritizes the work of others, with an emphasis on independent problem solving, strengthening client relationships, and increasing team profitability. The position completes tenant file compliance reviews and reports for designated clients, conducts engagement reviews, assumes increasing engagement-management responsibilities, identifies potential problem areas, and recommends effective solutions. It also involves business-specific research, data analysis, report preparation, client relationship management, mentoring analysts, and leading training sessions, workshops, and webinars on tenant-file compliance. The position 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 a recruiter. Domestic travel is expected 25–35% of the time, depending on workload.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus at least 5 to 7 years of direct experience administering and monitoring IRC Section 42, IRC Section 142, and 24 CFR Part 92 HOME Investment Partnership Program, with a specific focus on 24 CFR Part 5 income eligibility; an appropriate balance of education and work experience may also qualify.
Extensive knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including IRC Section 42 (LIHTC) and IRC Section 142 (Tax-Exempt Bonds), including subsequent guidance such as Treasury Regulations.
Knowledge of the IRS Guide to Complete Form 8823.
Knowledge of 24 CFR Part 92 HOME Investment Partnership Program and the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF).
Extensive knowledge of Texas Local Government Code, Title 9, Subtitle C, Chapter 303, concerning Public Facility Corporations, as codified in 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 strategic goals and objectives, 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 wide range of activities with a diverse client population.
Motivated leadership skills, including the ability to inspire team members and build client confidence.
Ability to simplify complicated tasks and demonstrate intellectual curiosity.
Ability to perform work accurately and efficiently with strong attention to detail.
Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
Ability to accept constructive feedback and make adjustments as directed.
Ability to work collaboratively 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 with coworkers and clients.
Ability to contribute ideas and add value to the designated team.
Availability to work evenings and weekends based on position needs and to travel domestically 25–35% of the time, depending on workload.

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 accept 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 increase team profitability; contribute ideas and add value.
Supervise and mentor property compliance analysts.
Speak at and lead trainings, workshops, and webinars on tenant-file compliance with Section 42, Section 8, or other government housing programs.
Direct and organize client needs; establish goals and objectives that support strategic plans; identify problems, evaluate alternatives, implement solutions, develop and evaluate policies and procedures, and prepare reports.
Form effective teams and lead them to address emergent needs when required.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Adhere to internal firm deadlines, including time-entry deadlines.