Compliance Specialist I

Seltzer Management Group Inc; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Stock options plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Seltzer Management Group Inc is seeking a Compliance Specialist I in Panama City Beach, Florida. This role involves conducting management reviews and inspections to ensure compliance with affordable housing regulations. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in the Affordable Housing industry and be proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.

The position requires travel throughout Florida, including some overnight stays. Ideal candidates are highly organized, detail-oriented, and have strong analytical skills as well as excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Affordable Housing Industry.
• Able to travel weekly throughout Florida with some overnight stays.
• Attend annual SMG compliance meeting in home office (4 days).
• Computer skills proficient in MS Office products.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and annual onsite management reviews and inspections.
• Conduct desk reviews and document findings in reports.
• Follow up on management reviews and track findings until resolution.
• Review monthly and annual program reports and maintain correspondence.
• Stay current on housing industry compliance issues and regulations.

Skills

Experience in the Affordable Housing Industry

Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented with follow-through skills

Education

HCCP certification or commitment to earn it

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Stock options plan
• Vision insurance

Location

North Florida: This is an on‑site position working within the SMG office. Candidates must be prepared for weekly travel primarily within N/NW Florida, including overnight stays.

About Us

SMG’s mission is to provide quality services for the affordable housing industry, including credit underwriting, construction loan servicing, permanent loan servicing, compliance monitoring, and financial monitoring locally in Panama City Beach, and throughout Florida communities.

About the Role

The Compliance Specialist I is primarily responsible for scheduling, conducting, assisting, and following up on a minimum of 4 monthly management reviews and physical inspections, ensuring compliance to regulatory requirements for various affordable housing programs. This position requires a detailed and thorough review of regulatory agreements, property documentation, files, and onsite inspections. Additionally, the role requires the ability to compile and produce a detailed written report within required contractual deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and annual onsite management reviews and physical inspections of Affordable Housing Properties, documenting findings in detailed professional reports based on program requirements and follow through resolution of all identified issues.
• Conduct desk reviews or physical inspections as needed, documenting findings in detailed professional reports based on program requirements and follow through resolution of all identified issues.
• Proactively follow up on management reviews and physical inspections, diligently tracking findings until complete resolution utilizing internal reports.
• Thoroughly review monthly and annual program reports, Tenant Income Certifications, and Continued Program Compliance Certifications as assigned. Maintain correspondence detailing outstanding issues and follow up.
• Maintain detailed records of outstanding issues and track their resolution through effective correspondence.
• Maintain and update all contractual reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions.
• Remain current on evolving housing industry compliance issues and regulations.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of compliance monitoring for various State and Federal Affordable Housing programs, including but not limited to Housing Credit, SAIL, HOME, NHTF, CDBG‑DR, State and County Bonds.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Affordable Housing Industry.
• Able to travel weekly throughout Florida with some overnight stays.
• Attend annual SMG compliance meeting in home office (4 days).
• Computer skills proficient in MS Office products with in depth experience in Excel.
• Highly organized with excellent oral and written skills.
• Must be analytical and detail oriented with superior follow-through skills.
• HCCP certification or commitment to earning the HCCP certification.