Affordable Compliance Associate

RPM Living; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RPM is seeking an Affordable Compliance Associate to oversee and ensure compliance with LIHTC and other affordable housing programs across the portfolio. You will support site staff, conduct audits, review files, and deliver training to keep properties in good standing with HUD and monitoring agencies.

This role requires four years of LIHTC experience, proficiency with Excel and Word, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• LIHTC experience of 4+ years.
• Proficient with Excel and Word.
• LIHTC certification or ability to obtain HCCP.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Willing and able to travel.
• HUD Project Based Voucher experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply LIHTC and related rules to ensure program compliance.
• Review Income Certifications and Annual Eligibility Certifications for proper documentation.
• Assist with developing training materials and administer programs.
• Provide phone and email support to on-site staff for timely file processing.
• Prepare and submit reports for monitoring agencies and partners.
• Coordinate with outside auditors as needed.
• Monitor that Resident Services are administered per LURA requirements.
• Prepare property compliance abstracts using LURA or other laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

High School degree or equivalent

LIHTC/HCCP certification eligible

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

At RPM, we’re in the business of extraordinary. We believe people-first is the way to success which is why we provide top industry pay, comprehensive benefits, and a path of upward mobility via career training and education. Join us and start your extraordinary journey today.

At RPM, we’re in the business of extraordinary. We believe people-first is the way to success which is why we provide top industry pay, comprehensive benefits, and a path of upward mobility via career training and education. Join us and start your extraordinary journey today.

Position Summary

The Affordable Compliance Associate will oversee and ensure compliance with all aspects of affordable housing regulations for all properties within the portfolio. The Compliance Associate will support site staff, conduct audits, review files and provide training to ensure all properties meet program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply multiple layers of compliance rules and regulations to the portfolio of properties as specified by the monitoring agencies to ensure program compliance
• Review all Income Certifications and Annual Eligibility Certifications to ensure each file maintains proper organization and documentation
• Assist with developing new training course materials and administer training programs as needed
• Provide phone and email support with on-site staff to ensure all files are processed quickly and efficiently
• Prepare, review, and submission of required reports for the various compliance programs to monitoring agencies and/or investors/partners
• Communicate with outside auditors as needed
• Monitor that Resident Services (as required) are administered according to the LURA
• Prepare property compliance abstracts utilizing LURA and/or other regulatory deed
• Other duties as assigned

Education And Experience

• High School degree or equivalent
• A minimum of four (4) years of LIHTC and/or other affordable program experience
• Must have good oral and written communication skills
• LIHTC certified through an industry program and/or the ability to attain the professional designation of Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)
• Proficiency with Excel and Word
• Willing and able to travel
• HUD Project Based Voucher experience is a plus

Physical Requirements

• May be required to sit for extended periods of time while working at a desk
• May be required to climb stairs
• Must be able to read documents, computer screens and data
• Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer
• May occasionally be required to lift or carry items such as files or office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds tags incorrectly formed after the description. This occurs in the above text after the