Compliance Specialist

Native-American-Connections; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Native American Connections seeks a Compliance Specialist II to manage LIHTC, HOME, and other funding compliance across our workforce housing portfolio. You will supervise tenant file certifications and partner with site staff to ensure accurate, timely processing.

You will review regulatory guidelines, conduct audits, and provide training on funding rules and the OneSite system. Travel to properties is required, with Native American preference noted.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years in LIHTC/HUD/affordable housing funding.
• 5+ years in the affordable housing industry.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing rules/regulations.
• Must have reliable transportation and meet AZ insurance requirements.
• Experience reviewing complex household certifications.
• Experience with mixed-income properties and 140% over-income management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with policy, processes, and funding regulations for NAC's workforce housing properties.
• Prioritize certification file review and approve within 72 hours.
• Preliminary review of applications and annual certifications per program guidelines.
• Monitor annual re-certification timelines for tenants.
• Attend site audits and inspections by regulators or investors.
• Conduct on-site tenant file audits and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in lease-up and training on funding rules and NAC policies.
• Provide training on OneSite and funding source regulations.
• Assist in compiling annual compliance reporting.

Skills

MS Office Suite

RealPage

Detail oriented

Communication

Deadlines

Prioritization

Independent work

Diplomacy

LIHTC/HUD rules

Housing funding programs

Regulatory knowledge

MS Outlook

Native American experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

RealPage

OneSite

MS Office

MS Outlook

Job description

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Compliance Specialist

Property Management/SteppingStnIII ADMINISTRATION, Phoenix, AZ, US

Salary Range: $46,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

MISSION:

Our mission, grounded in traditional Native American culture, is to reduce health disparities by delivering high-quality comprehensive integrated healthcare and providing stable housing throughout the communities we serve.

POSITION SUMMARY

The position of Compliance Specialist II reports to the Director of Compliance and Asset Management and provides results-driven regulatory compliance strategies within NAC's Work-Force (Affordable) housing portfolio. The position is responsible for the oversight of all LIHTC, HOME, HTF, NSP and other funding sources ensuring compliance with all regulatory agreements and income qualification for all tenants on an ongoing basis. The position is expected to be the subject matter expert for periodic questions/issues that arise in relation to the certification process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees and ensures compliance with all policy/processes and funding regulations for assigned work-force housing (affordable) properties within NAC’s portfolio.
• Ability to prioritize completion of certification file review and approval while ensuring files are reviewed within a 72-hour period.
• Responsible for preliminary review of all application and annual certification paperwork based on specific program compliance guidelines for assigned properties. Placing particular emphasis on more complex files involving multiple income sources, including self-employment, with a higher level of detail.
• Monitors timeliness of annual re-certification process to ensure accurate annual tenant certification in accordance with property-specific funding program requirements.
• Attend site audits and inspections conducted by regulatory agencies or investors as assigned.
• Conducts on-site tenant file internal audits and provides recommendations for corrective actions to bring files into compliance.
• Assist in the lease up of new properties to provide needed support to ensure our mission of housing urban Native Americans, while maintaining Fair Housing practices.
• Attends and completes all assigned Tax Credit, HOME and other necessary training courses to maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Provides guidance and conducts training to site property management staff regarding rules and regulations of funding sources, federal programs and NAC policy and processes to ensure tenant file compliance.
• Provides guidance and training on the use of the property management system (OneSite).
• Assists in gathering documentation and completion of annual City, State, Federal, and other funding source compliance reporting.
• Complete pre-move in inspections of vacant units to ensure readiness for occupancy.
• Assists in updating and maintaining NAC property waitlist.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATIONAL/WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• High School graduate or GED
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with and knowledge of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, HUD housing funding programs, rental subsidy programs, and other various affordable housing funding sources.
• At least 5 years of experience in the affordable housing industry.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing rules/regulations/practices.
• Must have and maintain reliable transportation and meet all AZ State insurance requirements (site travel is required)
• Experience in reviewing and completing complex household certifications (i.e. multiple revenue streams and/or student households)
• Experience working with properties that are mixed income (i.e. have market rate units in addition to tax credit units) with understanding managing 140% over-income household within the established set-asides

SKILLS REQUIREMENT

• Knowledge and proficiency with various computer software programs such as Microsoft Office suite. Proficiency with industry standard software applications such as RealPage preferred.
• Detail Oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to follow processes.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Exercises sound judgment.
• Ability and motivation to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize, be resourceful and manage changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks within established deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate diplomacy when addressing noncompliance with staff, applicants and residents.
• Comprehensive understanding of Section 42 (LIHTC), HUD HOME & regulations requirements.
• Knowledge of other affordable housing funding programs such as State Housing Trust Fund, National Housing Trust Fund, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, or FHLB AHP.
• Knowledge of local, State, and Federal housing regulations and property management.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Outlook.
• Experience working with the Native American population preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to sit, stand walk with/ without accommodations.

NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE

Preference may be given to qualified Native American Indians according to the Indian Preference Hiring Act, CFR 25 USC 472. Other than Indian Preference, Native American Connections, Inc. adheres to all provisions of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:

Native American Connections is a drug-free workplace with safety-sensitive jobs. Use of alcohol and legal or illegal drugs may impair and alter employees' judgement resulting in increased safety risks, workplace injuries, and faulty decision making. Reporting to work at NAC after use of alcohol, a controlled substance, or abuse of any other substance is absolutely prohibited.