Housing & Community Development, Chief of Compliance

Miami-Dade County; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami-Dade County is seeking a Compliance Director to provide strategic leadership over the department's regulatory and compliance functions, with a focus on HUD programs and government-funded grants. You will oversee monitoring, risk assessments, audits, investigations, internal controls, and reporting, while guiding professional staff and shaping compliance strategies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least four years in regulatory compliance or related fields, with preference for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with at least four years in regulatory compliance, auditing, risk management, or program administration.
• Master's degree or JD preferred.
• Professional certification in compliance/auditing/risk management is a plus.
• Experience with HUD programs and government-funded grants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance monitoring, risk assessments, audits, investigations, internal controls, corrective action plans, and regulatory reporting.
• Lead and develop a team of professionals; implement compliance strategies and promote accountability.
• Identify regulatory deficiencies and drive continuous improvement across department operations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Risk management

Supervisory experience

HUD programs knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

This position is responsible for providing strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of the Department's compliance and regulatory functions to ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and program requirements.

The incumbent will oversee compliance monitoring activities, with a strong emphasis on U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs and other government-funded programs and grants. Responsibilities include regulatory monitoring, risk assessments, audits, investigations, internal controls, corrective action plans, and regulatory reporting. The incumbent will lead professional staff, develop and implement compliance strategies, identify and address regulatory deficiencies, and promote accountability and continuous improvement across departmental operations.

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree. A minimum of four years of progressively responsible professional experience in regulatory compliance, auditing, risk management, or program administration involving federal program compliance, to include supervisory or management experience, is required.

Preferences:Master's degree or Juris Doctor (JD); Professional certification in compliance, auditing, risk management, or a related discipline, such as Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent; Experience conducting regulatory compliance monitoring, audits, and oversight of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs, including public housing, affordable housing, community development, and other federal, state, or locally funded programs and grants; Experience in public-sector compliance administration, regulatory oversight, or management of government-funded programs.