Compliance Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• College Degree preferred with affordable housing compliance experience or at least 3 years work experience in the affordable housing industry in a compliance or management capacity.
• HCCP or other Tax Credit Certification required.
• Knowledge of affordable housing regulations & programs, (IRS, HUD, Local, State, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and Internet

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of properties
• Ensure move-in, recertification, and internal transfer documentation meets all program requirements.
• Conduct monthly site visits for file reviews and compliance follow-up.
• Conduct internal audits for certifications completed each month.
• Support and assist with Lease-ups, Acquisition Rehabs, Audit preparations, etc.)
• Assist in resolving audits responses by gathering supporting documentation.
• Review and approve incoming pre-lease certification paperwork daily
• Provide guidance to Compliance Specialists and Community Management staff on Corporate, State, and Federal Compliance related issues as needed.
• Coordinate and compile monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the affordable housing communities.
• Liaison between community managers and state online reporting portals for technical support and error resolution.
• Coordinate and monitor audit responses compiled by Community Staff and Compliance Specialists.
• Conduct compliance testing and income verification.
• Assisting with preparation and submission of Annual Reporting
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of compliance regulations relevant to the organization’s industry (LIHTC, PBRA, PHA, HOME, Bonds, TCAP, HOF).
• Maintain a good rapport with Corporate, Local, State, and Federal agencies as applicable
• Assist in the development and implementation of compliance policies, procedures, forms, reporting systems, and best practices.
• Provide regular updates and reports to leadership on compliance status, risks, and corrective actions.
• Assist Director of Compliance with tracking state online reporting portals errors, resolutions, and non-compliance
• Support properties with assistance with basic Onesite functions related to file corrections
• Assist Director of Compliance with unit swap and relabeling management.
• Must have a working knowledge of an array of programs to confirm accuracy and legitimacy of swap request.