Compliance QA & Auditing Specialist - Affordable Housing

Fairstead ESC LLC; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Holidays

PTO

Sick days

Life insurance

FSA

Pet insurance

Disability insurance

Laser discount

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fairstead ESC LLC is seeking a Compliance Quality Assurance and Auditing Specialist to ensure ongoing compliance across its portfolio. The role conducts audits, on-site inspections, and reviews financial records to mitigate risks and support regulatory reporting.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years in affordable housing compliance, strong HUD/LIHTC knowledge, and the ability to travel about 85% nationwide to review properties and coordinate corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in affordable housing compliance or a related field.
• Strong understanding of HUD regulations, LIHTC requirements, and applicable laws.
• Experience with data analysis, report writing, and record keeping.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and property management software (Yardi, MRI).
• Ability to travel nationwide approximately 85% of the time for on-site reviews and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular audits of property files and on-site inspections to assess compliance.
• Review and analyze financial records including rent rolls and budgets.
• Monitor HUD and LIHTC compliance and other regulations.
• Identify and mitigate compliance risks and develop corrective action plans.
• Prepare reports summarizing audit findings and recommendations.
• Maintain audit documentation and assist with regulatory responses.
• Develop and deliver training for property management on compliance matters.

Skills

HUD regulations

LIHTC requirements

Data analysis

Report writing

Record keeping

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Yardi

MRI

Job description

Fairstead ESC LLC is seeking a Compliance Quality Assurance and Auditing Specialist to ensure ongoing compliance across its portfolio. The role conducts audits, on-site inspections, and reviews financial records to mitigate risks and support regulatory reporting.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years in affordable housing compliance, strong HUD/LIHTC knowledge, and the ability to travel about 85% nationwide to review properties and coordinate corrective actions.