Regional Compliance Auditor - 40% Travel, LIHTC/HUD Focus

Gem Management Llc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance and AD&D

Pet insurance

PTO 15 days annually

Company holidays & floating holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gem Management Llc is seeking a Regional Compliance Specialist to ensure ongoing compliance with LIHTC, HUD, RD, and related housing program requirements across a 2,500–3,500 unit portfolio in the Raleigh market. The role includes on-site audits, staff coaching, and collaboration with stakeholders, with about 40% regional travel and remote work the rest of the time.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s preferred), 3+ years in affordable housing compliance, and strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of affordable housing compliance experience (LIHTC, HUD, RD).
• HCCP, COS, or similar compliance certifications strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Yardi or similar property management systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform remote and on-site file audits for initial certifications, annual recertifications, and interim recertifications.
• Review resident files for LIHTC, HUD, RD, BOND, HOME compliance and funding layer requirements.
• Monitor corrective action plans and audit findings; ensure timely resolution and proper documentation.
• Support site teams during agency, investor, and management audits.
• Travel to properties within the portfolio for field visits and training (~40% of time).
• Provide coaching to site staff on eligibility, income calculations, rent limits, and recertification timeliness.
• Assist in onboarding and ongoing training on compliance procedures and regulatory updates.
• Track compliance performance metrics and maintain audit records; contribute to SOPs and checklists.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Real Estate

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Gem Management Llc is seeking a Regional Compliance Specialist to ensure ongoing compliance with LIHTC, HUD, RD, and related housing program requirements across a 2,500–3,500 unit portfolio in the Raleigh market. The role includes on-site audits, staff coaching, and collaboration with stakeholders, with about 40% regional travel and remote work the rest of the time.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s preferred), 3+ years in affordable housing compliance, and strong