Compliance Specialist

Gates Hudson & Associates; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Hudson & Associates is hiring a Compliance Specialist to support tax credit communities by ensuring regulatory compliance, training onsite teams, and maintaining accurate documentation across properties.

The role requires LIHTC experience, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively while upholding compliance standards. Some weekend work may be required, and the pay range is $25–$28 USD per hour.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience with tax credit or LIHTC communities.
• One to two years of leasing or onsite property management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Fair Housing, ADA, and landlord/tenant laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service background.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• LIHTC certification preferred.
• Experience with Yardi, Nexus, or similar systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing compliance with LIHTC, Fair Housing, ADA, and landlord/tenant regulations.
• Review leasing files, notices to vacate, and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct move-in and move-out inspections as needed.
• Identify compliance issues and collaborate with onsite teams to resolve them.
• Train onsite staff on Fair Housing, leasing paperwork, Yardi, accounts payable, Nexus, safety topics.
• Serve as a resource for onsite teams regarding compliance questions.
• Address resident concerns and coordinate with vendors and contractors on scheduling, billing, and certificates of insurance.
• Assist with tours and inquiries; reinforce community policies; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

LIHTC experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Independent and collaborative work

Education

LIHTC certification

Tools

Yardi

Nexus

Job description

Gates Hudson, a full-service property management company, is seeking a Compliance Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for supporting tax credit communities by ensuring regulatory compliance, providing training to onsite teams, and maintaining accurate documentation across properties.

The ideal candidate has strong LIHTC experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively while upholding compliance standards.

What You’ll Do

Compliance & Auditing

• Ensure ongoing compliance with LIHTC, Fair Housing, ADA, and landlord/tenant regulations
• Review leasing files, notices to vacate, and documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Conduct move-in and move-out inspections as needed
• Identify compliance issues and work with onsite teams to resolve them

Training & Support

• Conduct ongoing training for onsite staff, including Fair Housing, leasing paperwork, Yardi, accounts receivable, Nexus accounts payable, workplace safety, and other operational topics
• Serve as a resource for onsite teams regarding compliance-related questions

Resident & Vendor Coordination

• Address resident concerns and requests in a timely and professional manner
• Communicate with vendors and contractors regarding scheduling, billing, vendor relations, and certificates of insurance

Operational Support

• Assist with touring prospects and handling inquiries as needed
• Consistently implement and reinforce community policies
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Schedule Expectations

• Some weekend work may be required

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Three to five years of experience with tax credit or LIHTC communities
• One to two years of leasing or onsite property management experience
• Strong working knowledge of Fair Housing, ADA, and landlord/tenant laws
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service background
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred

• LIHTC certification
• Experience with Yardi, Nexus, or similar systems

Pay Range

$25—$28 USD