Compliance Specialist

Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Inc. is seeking a Compliance Specialist to assist the Compliance Manager with daily oversight and administration of program compliance for its growing property management portfolio.

The role supports periodic investor reporting, reviews lease-up and tenant files, and maintains regulatory compliance with timely, accurate documentation. Ideal candidates will have a college degree, 5+ years LIHTC experience, and proficiency in OneSite Affordable and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Education: College Degree preferred.
• Active LIHTC Compliance certification within last 12 months.
• 5+ years LIHTC work experience.
• Knowledge of HOME, Section 8, HUD programs a plus.
• Proficient with OneSite Affordable and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in updating rent, utility allowances, and income limits.
• Review tenant files on-site and electronically to mitigate compliance risk.
• Maintain knowledge of all affordable housing programs in the portfolio.
• Review tenant certifications for program compliance and GCHP protocols.
• Respond to state agency and investor requests for files and documentation.
• Track corrections to non-compliant files from management.
• Assist training of staff on tenant file compliance and recertification.
• Provide technical guidance to property management.

Skills

LIHTC Compliance

Regulatory reporting

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

OneSite Affordable

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible for assisting the Compliance Manager in the daily oversight and administration of program compliance for GCHP Management's growing property management portfolio. The position shall assist with periodic reporting to investors and funding agencies. The Specialist is responsible for reviewing lease-up files and the accuracy of tenant files. The Compliance Specialist is expected to have a demonstrated systematic approach to maintaining regulatory compliance, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet firm timelines.

Qualifications

Education: College Degree preferred

Experience

• Active certification in LIHTC Compliance from an accredited provider required (within the last 12 months)
• Minimum of (5) five years previous LIHTC work experience required
• Working knowledge of HOME, Section 8, HUD programs are a plus
• Effective communication skills across a diverse range of audiences
• Proficiency in OneSite Affordable required
• Possess excellent organizational skills, initiative, and the ability to work independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Abilities

• Be committed to, and find passion in, GCHP's mission
• Energetic individual with high ethical standards
• Professional, highly organized, detail-oriented, critical thinking
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks in an entrepreneurial environment and communicate effectively

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Assist in the updating of rent, utility allowances, and income limits
• Conduct on-site and electronic tenant file reviews to mitigate compliance risk
• Actively pursue and maintain current, comprehensive knowledge of all affordable housing programs in GCHP Management's property portfolio
• Review all tenant certifications for compliance with applicable program regulations and GCHP protocols
• Respond to state agency and investor requests for tenant files and property documentation
• Request and track specific corrections to non-compliant files from property management
• Assist with training new and existing property management staff on tenant file compliance and recertification protocols until all file issues have been resolved
• Provide technical guidance to property management