Impactful Compliance & Finance Specialist

Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Improvement Professionals Columbus, OH, US is seeking a Compliance & Accounting Specialist to ensure regulatory compliance across programs and support cross-functional initiatives.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and have 4+ years in program compliance or financial reporting, with familiarity in GAAP and financial systems like Yardi and SharePoint. This is a full-time, on-site role with opportunities for impact and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college.
• Four or more years in program compliance or financial reporting.
• Equivalent education/experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, HUD, and Agency administrative regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborates with departments to determine key compliance requirements and support cross-functional initiatives.
• Supports the planning, execution and monitoring of compliance-related initiatives across the organization.
• Assists with the development of detailed compliance project plans, including those with policy and/or financial considerations.
• Gathers and analyzes data, identifies risks, and helps to ensure that agency actions align with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Responds to inquiries regarding compliance projects, reviews and audits; communicates processes and expectations clearly.
• Tracks progress, documents findings, and supports reporting efforts. In collaboration with the compliance team and other departments.
• Identifies areas of noncompliance and assists with timeline for implementing required changes or updates; follows up to confirm resolution.
• Participates in compliance, finance, and project meetings, documenting key discussions, decisions, and action items to track progress and accountability.
• Maintains compliance recordkeeping system of completed and current projects, reviews, and audits.
• Supports the Accounting team by assisting with financial reporting, reconciliations, and special projects.
• Coordinates with external tax preparers to ensure federal and local taxes are filed for all applicable businesses.
• Utilizes compliance software effectively; troubleshoots issues and coordinates with Administration or IT as needed.
• Monitors software performance and recommends improvements or enhancements.
• Attends meetings and serves on committees, as directed; attends training and seminars, as directed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Compliance experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Yardi

Adobe

Job description

Quality Improvement Professionals Columbus, OH, US is seeking a Compliance & Accounting Specialist to ensure regulatory compliance across programs and support cross-functional initiatives.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and have 4+ years in program compliance or financial reporting, with familiarity in GAAP and financial systems like Yardi and SharePoint. This is a full-time, on-site role with opportunities for impact and process improvements.