Compliance Officer

RPM Management; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RPM Development Group seeks a Compliance Officer to lead affordable housing compliance across the portfolio from our Montclair, NJ office. You will supervise the Compliance Coordinator and Compliance Managers, ensuring accurate certifications and adherence to LIHTC, NJHMFA, HUD and related program requirements.

The role involves developing systems, training staff, maintaining audit-ready records, and coordinating corrective actions to address findings on time.

Responsibilities

• Lead affordable housing compliance across LIHTC, NJHMFA, HUD, HOME, 811, PHA/ACC and related programs.
• Develop and monitor compliance systems, file review procedures, staff training, reporting calendars, and corrective action plans.
• Ensure properties are audit-ready, residents are properly certified, rent/income limits are applied correctly, and regulatory findings are resolved on time.
• Close out NJHMFA, investor, lender, physical and file inspection findings by deadlines.
• Manage annual LIHTC submissions to NJHMFA including Owner’s Certificates, tenant transactions, vacancies, and audited statements.

Job description

RPM Development Group is seeking a Compliance Officer to lead affordable housing compliance across our portfolio. This role will be based out of our Montclair, NJ office and will report to the Assistant Director of Property Management, supervising the Compliance Coordinator and Compliance Managers.

Position Summary

The Compliance Officer (“CO”) leads affordable housing compliance across the portfolio, with primary responsibility for LIHTC, NJHMFA, HUD, HOME, 811, PHA/ACC, Fair Housing, and related federal, state, and local program requirements. The CO develops and monitors compliance systems, file review procedures, staff training, reporting calendars, and corrective action plans to keep properties audit-ready, ensure residents are properly certified, apply rent and income limits correctly, and resolve all regulatory findings on time.

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting

Track and report compliance issues, late recertifications, missing documentation, agency notices, and corrective actions. Close out all NJHMFA, investor, lender, physical, and file inspection findings by required deadlines to avoid “Not in Good Standing” status, IRS Form 8823 findings, loss of credits, or other penalties.

Manage annual LIHTC submissions to NJHMFA through the Mitas Property Portal, including Owner’s Certificates of Continuing Program Compliance, tenant transaction and vacancy reporting, utility allowance documentation, audited financial statements, and other required certifications.

Ensure all properties comply with LIHTC Section 42, NJHMFA, HUD, HOME, 811, PHA/ACC, Fair Housing, affirm…