Compliance Specialist

Kids for the Future; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

RYSE Management is seeking an Area Compliance Specialist to support multiple communities in Round Rock, TX, ensuring LIHTC and HUD compliance across the portfolio. You will review income certifications, conduct audits, and guide on-site teams on documentation standards.

The role focuses on maintaining audit readiness, updating income and rent limits, and collaborating with Operations and Accounting to ensure accurate compliance reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of affordable housing compliance or multifamily property management experience.
• Working knowledge of LIHTC regulations preferred.
• Experience with HUD or other affordable housing programs is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support affordable housing compliance across assigned communities, including LIHTC, HUD, and other applicable regulatory programs.
• Review income certifications and recertifications to ensure documentation accuracy and program eligibility.
• Conduct file reviews and compliance audits to ensure communities remain audit-ready.
• Provide guidance and support to Community Managers and on-site teams regarding affordable housing requirements and documentation standards.
• Monitor income limits, rent limits, and utility allowance updates to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with preparation for state agency audits, investor reviews, and regulatory inspections.
• Partner with Operations and Accounting teams to ensure accurate compliance reporting.
• Promote consistent compliance practices and support operational teams in maintaining regulatory standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

RealPage

OneSite

Job description

• Location 1401 South A.W. Grimes Boulevard,Round Rock, TX, 78664,United States
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Are you detail-driven with a strong understanding of affordable housing compliance and a passion for supporting thriving communities?

We’re looking for an experienced and solutions-focused Area Compliance Specialist to join RYSE!

As an Area Compliance Specialist, you’ll support multiple communities across the portfolio by ensuring adherence to affordable housing regulations and documentation standards. You’ll work closely with Community Managers and Operations leadership to maintain compliant operations, support audit readiness, and promote consistent compliance practices across our communities.

This role plays an important part in protecting program eligibility, supporting operational teams, and upholding the standards that define RYSE.

What You’ll Do:

Support affordable housing compliance across assigned communities, including LIHTC, HUD, and other applicable regulatory programs.

Review income certifications and recertifications to ensure documentation accuracy and program eligibility.

Conduct file reviews and compliance audits to ensure communities remain audit-ready.

Provide guidance and support to Community Managers and on-site teams regarding affordable housing requirements and documentation standards.

Monitor income limits, rent limits, and utility allowance updates to ensure regulatory compliance.

Assist with preparation for state agency audits, investor reviews, and regulatory inspections.

Partner with Operations and Accounting teams to ensure accurate compliance reporting.

Promote consistent compliance practices and support operational teams in maintaining regulatory standards.

What You Bring:

High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

2+ years of affordable housing compliance or multifamily property management experience.

Working knowledge of LIHTC regulations preferred.

Experience with HUD or other affordable housing programs is a plus.

Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

Proficiency in RealPage, OneSite, or similar property management software.

Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and current auto insurance required.

Ready to RYSE?

Join RYSE Management — where we believe in elevating experiences, creating thriving communities, and empowering growth through our core values of Relationships, Yield, Stewardship, and Elevation.

Together, we build more than properties — we build people, purpose, and places that thrive.

Together we RYSE!!!

RYSE Management is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background screenings and verification of employment eligibility in accordance with federal law.