Compliance Specialist 3

About the role

The Compliance Specialist 3 will provide technical support to on-site property management and program staff in complying with all applicable affordable housing regulatory requirements. This includes assisting with application interviews, preparing and calculating certification files, and conducting periodic internal file audits.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing application interviews
• Prepare and calculate certification files
• Conduct periodic internal file audits
• Prepare written summaries and corrections for all investor and state agency findings of non-compliance
• Maintain and utilize specified forms and software as required
• Travel to properties using a personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement available)
• Perform in-house audits as needed and document findings to escalate to department director
• Review and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and owner certifications to various state and local agencies, as well as financing partners and other institutions as needed
• Provide shadowing and peer mentoring to peers on financial certifications and leasing efforts, recertification efforts, agency and investor reporting requirements, tenant and applicant communications, waitlist management, remarketing, and other related tasks on an as-needed basis
• Evaluate, test, and implement new releases and program enhancements available in Yardi
• Follow all safety rules and regulations for self, residents, and staff

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in affordable housing, especially HUD or Tax Credit programs
• Must obtain LIHTC Certification within the first year of employment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Yardi Housing Software a plus
• Experience working with individuals with psychiatric disabilities is a plus
• Bilingual a plus

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with all levels of staff, co-workers, management, ownership, and vendors
• Must complete pre-employment background check

Skills

• Compliance with program regulatory requirements
• Collaboration with property management and external agency service providers
• Occupancy and program compliance
• Financial certifications and leasing efforts
• Recertification efforts
• Agency and investor reporting requirements
• Tenant and applicant communications
• Waitlist management
• Remarketing
• Technology change leadership

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• 403B with Employer Match
• Robust Employee Assistant Program
• Staff Recognition Program
• Employee Discount Program