Compliance Specialist- LIHTC Affordable Housing

Gulf Coast Housing Partnership; Jackson (MS); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

GCHP Management in Jackson, MS seeks a Compliance Specialist to assist the Compliance Manager with daily oversight of LIHTC compliance across our growing property portfolio. You will review tenant files, assist with reporting to investors, and ensure timely, accurate recertifications and documentation, while staying current on affordable housing program requirements.

A College Degree is preferred; LIHTC Certification and 5+ years of LIHTC experience are required.

Qualificações

• Experience in LIHTC compliance is required (within last 12 months).
• Minimum of 5 years LIHTC work experience required.
• Working knowledge of HOME, Section 8, HUD programs is a plus.

Responsabilidades

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

Conhecimentos

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Critical thinking

Time management

Formação académica

College Degree

LIHTC Certification

Ferramentas

OneSite Affordable

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 staff