Compliance Manager at Low Income Housing Institute Seattle, WA

Low Income Housing Institute; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and sick leave

10 paid holidays and 1 floatingholiday

Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision

Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

401k offered for unionized employees (

403b offered for non-union employees

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is seeking a Compliance Manager to oversee regulatory reporting and certification processes for LIHTC, HUD, HOME and related programs. This role ensures that tenant eligibility, income-certification, and occupancy adhere to all applicable regulations while coordinating audits and training staff across properties.

Based at The Frye Apartments in Seattle, the position reports to the Director of Housing Management and offers full-time hours with a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Fair Housing and Landlord/Tenant laws.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass background checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual reports to regulatory agencies and funders.
• Document LIHI policies for tenant eligibility and income-certification.
• Coordinate audits for tenant files to ensure compliance.
• Conduct on-site trainings and file audits for compliance.
• Advise on responses to compliance requests from funders.
• Monitor vacancies and assist with occupancy solutions.
• Ensure correct forms and procedures for subsidy programs and LIHTC compliance.
• Stay current on tax credit, HUD, Section 8 requirements.
• Provide leadership at sites needing annual certifications.
• Assist in lease-up of new or renovated properties.
• Audit properties for compliance with laws and funder requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Remote/office flexibility

Auditing experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree or equivalent housing industry compliance experience

Job description

Compliance Manager

Location: The Frye Apartments - Seattle

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week: Monday - Friday 8AM-4:30PM

Reports To: Director of Housing Management

Pay Range: $75,500 - $90,000 annually

Position Type: Exempt, Management Position

Responsibilities:

• Prepare annual reports to regulatory agencies, local, state and federal funders
• Develop and document LIHI policies and procedures regarding tenant eligibility and income-certification that are compliant with all tax credit, HOME, HTF and HUD regulations and guidelines.
• Review and coordinate the internal and external audits for tenant files to ensure that certification is compliant with regulatory agreement.
• Conduct on-site trainings and file audits for compliance.
• Act as an information resource for the organization with respect to compliance and occupancy matters.
• Advise and assist with responses to compliance requests from WSHFC, Tax Credit syndicators and other funders as needed.
• Monitor portfolio vacancies and assists staff with some solutions to delayed vacancies.
• Ensure that all the correct forms and proper procedures are used for subsidy programs, Housing Authority compliance and LIHTC compliance.
• Responsible for remaining current on tax credit, HUD, Section 8 and occupancy requirements (attends trainings and workshops).
• Provide leadership at assigned sites that need assistance with annual certifications.
• Assist in the lease-up process of newly constructed, renovated or acquired properties.
• Audit properties for compliance with applicable laws and funder requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Associates Degree or equivalent housing industry compliance experience.
• Experience with low-income communities.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing and Landlord/Tenant laws
• Professional, clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must pass criminal background checks and drug screening.
• Able to work remotely and in an office environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training and experience in multiple regulatory programs: HUD, Tax Credit, HTF and HOME.
• Knowledge of Boston Post property management software or comparable property management software in an implementation or training capacity.
• Knowledge of residential property management, building systems and housing quality standards.
• Experience as Compliance Specialist with HUD or WSHFC.
• Experience as Compliance Specialist with Management Company with large LIHTC or Sec. 8 portfolio.

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is an equal opportunity employer. LIHI participates in the E-Verify program.

Benefits for this position (pro-rated for part time employees)

• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision (with HRA, HSA & FSA options)
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k offered for unionized employees (through OPEIU8)403b offered for non-union employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Assistance Program
• Aflac offered for all employees.

About us:

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has a 30-year history and track record of owning and managing low-income housing; developing innovative solutions to homelessness; advocating for housing justice; providing supportive services; and operating hygiene services for homeless people at our Urban Rest Stops. LIHI staff have developed over 5,000 affordable housing units and manages over 3,000 units including rental housing, permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. The populations served include: families, singles, seniors, veterans, young adults, immigrants, low wage workers, and people living with physical and mental disabilities. LIHI is one of the largest nonprofit housing organizations in the state. Our properties are located in Seattle, King County, and five adjacent counties. LIHI is a national leader in sponsoring tiny house villages as a crisis solution to homelessness. Annually, the tiny house villages and shelters serve 2,000 homeless people and our hygiene programs serve over 8,000 homeless people. LIHI staff is collaborative, dynamic, and dedicated to taking bold steps in ending homelessness and creating supportive communities for people to thrive.