Compliance Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Compliance Specialists are responsible for file reviews in preparation for audits, approving initial certifications for properties in the company’s portfolio and assuring compliance with applicable affordable housing programs.
• Person must keep current in all changes to affordable housing regulations.
• They also promote company growth, client retention, company culture, purpose and vision.
• Tax Credit Specialist (TCS) or Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) or Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM).
• Proficiency with RealPage OneSite (Affordable/Tax Credit module) or comparable property management/compliance software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Working knowledge of LIHTC, HOME, Bond financing, ADA, Section 504, and Fair Housing Act requirements.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of LIHTC, HOME, Bond, TRUST, HUD, ADA, State Manuals and Fair Housing laws and regulations.
• Keeps current on all updates and changes in affordable housing programs and requirements.
• Responds to compliance audit reports and submits to applicable entity within required timeframes.
• Assists with completion of LIHTC, HOME, Lender or any other reviews.
• Ensures required certifications are completed timely.
• Responsible for maintaining working knowledge of all applicable affordable housing regulations and ensuring timely, accurate compliance responses.
• Verifies and tests income and asset verification of tenant files for applicable housing programs for all Move-Ins, Interim and Annual Recertifications.
• Reviews, provides written responses, and processes household file applications for affordable housing programs in a timely manner consistent with company KPI’s.
• Performs necessary on-site file audits to ensure all applicable housing program regulated forms are in file and properly completed.
• Follows up on tenant file audit findings to ensure compliance and reports corrections as required.
• Assists in processing of move-in files.
• Assists in processing of recertification files.
• Tracks files and maintains reports.
• Preserves and respects resident and applicant confidentiality.
• Responsible for thorough and timely file review, certification processing, and audit readiness across assigned properties.
• Performs on-site file audits to verify compliance with program requirements at assigned properties.
• Provides support and training via phone, email or in person to site staff regarding correct program certification policies and procedures.
• Responsible for providing on-site compliance support that enables property staff to meet all program and certification requirements.
• Supports full portfolio property managers with clear communication on affordable programs and other applicable compliance-related issues.
• Assists with distribution of updated compliance information and guidance to property staff as regulations change.
• Responsible for clear, timely communication and support to site associates on compliance procedures and regulatory updates.
• Promotes company growth, client retention, company culture, purpose and vision.
• Represents Ovation Property Management professionally in all interactions with residents, applicants, and external parties.
• Responsible for embodying Ovation’s values and contributing to a culture of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to affordable housing.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance – 100% free option available for employee/company pays portion of dependent coverage, eligible 1st of the month after 60 days
• Dental and Vision Insurance – Employee and dependent coverage options available, eligible 1st of the month after 60 days.
• Rent discount – Employee rent discount after 90 days.
• Generous PTO package consists of 13 days of paid time off, which is pro-rated in each pay period and increases with tenure (available after 90 days of employment), ten holidays, and one half day annually.
• 401(k) plan with employer match. You will be eligible to enroll in our 401K plan on the first day of the quarter following three months of employment.