Regional Compliance Specialist, LIHTC (Westridge at Hilltop)

WinnCompanies; Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading affordable housing management company is seeking an Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist for their Richmond location. This role involves ensuring compliance with affordable housing policies, performing audits, and providing training to site managers. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in affordable housing and strong communication skills. Join a dedicated team committed to high-quality living communities.

Benefits

Generous time off policies

401(k) plan options with company match

Various medical, dental, and vision plan options

Tuition Reimbursement program

Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in affordable housing, especially section 42, LIHTC.
• Self-starter who can operate with autonomy.
• Demonstrated organizational, record keeping, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular onsite and remote audits and assist with agency audit findings.
• Manage efforts during lease up or program conversion of properties.
• Analyze regulatory documents for property management software setup.

Skills

Low income housing tax credit and HUD compliance experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Leadership and training skills

Ability to manage multiple assignments

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

SHCM and COS certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Overview

WinnCompanies is looking for a dynamic Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist to join our team at the Residences at Westridge at Hilltop Apartments, a 480-unit community located in Richmond, CA.

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures from WinnResidential and affordable housing agencies are communicated to, and implemented by site managers and senior staff within the assigned portfolio. The Compliance Specialist is responsible for delivering a network of training, completing compliance reviews, monitoring property-specific compliance requirements across program types, and providing direct support to the assigned portfolio to ensure properties are meeting or exceeding regulatory requirements across various agencies and organizations.

Pay range: $25.00 to $29.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular on site and remote audits, both scheduled and unscheduled, and assist sites in preparation of, attend, and ensure timely and complete response to agency audit findings.
• Manage and monitor efforts of various departments during lease up or program conversion of new and existing properties to ensure owner and investor expectations are met or exceeded.
• Analyze and interpret regulatory documents to ensure proper setup of property management software for new and existing assets; manage and correct as necessary through helpdesk ticketing system.
• Collaborate with Corporate Compliance to design, develop, and deliver trainings through either direct delivery or coordination with existing trainings provided through professional organizations.
• Review, revise, disseminate, and implement policies and procedures to reflect new or changing agency and/or company requirements.
• Collaborate with various departments to drive overall property performance through monitoring, reporting, communicating, and tracking key indicators of financial and programmatic requirements.
• Provide direct support and routine accessibility to internal and external customers within the assigned portfolio through attendance at regularly scheduled meetings, conference or direct calls, email, and completion of helpdesk tickets.
• Complete various other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in affordable housing, in particular, section 42, LIHTC
• Strong Low income housing tax credit and HUD compliance experience
• Experience with computer systems, particularly Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks
• Self-starter who can operate with high degree of autonomy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding leadership and training skills
• Demonstrated organizational, record keeping, and interpersonal skills
• A current driver\'s license in good standing and ability to meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy.
• SHCM and COS certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Occupancy Specialist, C3P, CAM, CAPS, or similar designations
• NAHP or similar designation
• Bilingual in other languages
• Experience in regional management involving multiple properties

Our Benefits:

Regular full-time US employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

• Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays; 12 for MA employees), accrued time off, paid sick time, annual day of service, and floating holiday
• 401(k) plan options with a company match
• Various comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA, Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution
• Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability; basic term life insurance and AD&D; optional supplemental life insurance
• Health Expense Reimbursement program (including gym memberships, equipment, and subscriptions)
• Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing program (group challenges, seminars, opportunities to earn points to reduce medical premiums), Employee Assistance Program, and Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options
• Employee Corporate Discount Programs (Verizon Wireless, Home Depot Pro, Staples, and more)
• Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles
• Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families

To learn more, visit WinnBenefits.com

Why WinnCompanies?

A job you can be proud of: WinnCompanies is a nationally recognized leader in apartment community management and development. Our team members are committed to helping people in the communities we serve and making a positive difference in their lives.

A job that challenges you: Our employees are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge our team members to always be their best in our fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding workplace.

A job you can learn from: We offer multi-faceted leadership and learning opportunities to support our team members’ career growth and professional development.

A team that cares: We value teamwork, innovation, diversity and mutual respect. Through our recognition and rewards programs, we’re committed to celebrating and uplifting our team members.

About Us:

WinnCompanies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success – 4,300+ team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 27 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

If you are a California Resident, please see our Notice of Collection here.

Salary will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

The position requires a background check which includes criminal, employment verification, reference checks, credit history and drug testing due to the following job responsibilities: administration of rental applications and other resident paperwork, acceptance of rental payments, unit inspections, and processing of financial and banking data. Due to the access to personally identifiable information contained in resident applications and files, financial systems, unit keys, as well as interaction with resident population, employment applicants shall be subject to a criminal background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment in accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Current Winn employees should apply through this internal link.