Compliance Specialist

Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Inc. in New Orleans seeks a Compliance Specialist to assist the Compliance Manager with daily oversight of program compliance across the growing portfolio.

You will review tenant files, update rents and income limits, and ensure timely, accurate documentation for investors and agencies. The role requires active LIHTC certification, 5+ years of LIHTC experience, and proficiency in OneSite Affordable and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Active LIHTC Compliance certification required within the last 12 months.
• Minimum 5 years LIHTC experience.
• Knowledge of HOME, Section 8, HUD programs is a plus.
• Proficiency in OneSite Affordable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective communication across diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Critical thinking

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