Senior Compliance Specialist: Affordable Housing & Yardi

Rose Associates Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay

Full benefits package

Job summary

Rose Associates is seeking a Senior Compliance Specialist to oversee recertification, HUD/LIHTC compliance, and annual reporting for affordable housing programs. The role emphasizes on-site supervision, audits, and interaction with tenants and staff to ensure fair housing and regulatory adherence.

The position requires 3+ years in affordable housing, strong Yardi experience, and a NYS real estate license or ability to obtain one within 120 days. Competitive pay and full benefits offered.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of work experience in affordable housing including LIHTC, local programs and rent stabilization.
• Proficiency in navigating computers and property management software to include Microsoft Office Suite and On-Site.
• Previous supervisory experience, a plus.
• Extensive experience with Yardi software including Rent Café Affordable Housing and managing Section-8 compliance.
• Possess fundamental math skills, along with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, coupled with practical experience in data entry.
• Valid NYS real estate license or ability to obtain one within the first 120 days of employment. All active license holders must register their license with Rose Associates upon hire.
• LIHTC certification (must be obtained within the first year of employment and maintained).
• Work authorization (required)

Responsibilities

• Oversee recertification process, ensuring timeliness and verifying move-in files adhere to compliance regulations by state and local programs (LIHTC, HPD, HFA, Section 8, HCR, SOTA).
• Supervise and guide Affordable Housing Associates.
• Maintain and manage applicant waiting list.
• Maintain the recertification tracker to ensure timely completion of all certifications.
• Run Yardi Annual recertification reports and develop action plans with the team.
• Ensure utility allowances, LIHTC and HUD increases are filed timely and data is correct.
• Lead and direct team to meet compliance needs, including recertifications, rent registrations and lease renewals.
• Meet with team weekly to discuss department needs and trainings.
• Prepare subsidy paperwork and input initial leases, renewals, and credits (SCRIE, DRIE, Section 8) in Yardi.
• Assist in interviewing applicants, assess income requirements and document external income sources.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual report preparation for government agencies.
• Prepare for state agency or Syndicator audits that may occur.
• Conduct regular audits ensuring compliance with income restrictions and regulations; act as liaison between ownership, state agencies, and managers.
• Address tenant inquiries promptly, maintaining fair-housing compliance.
• Must be on-site with ability to move throughout the office to communicate with tenants, staff, and visitors.
• Position may be required to perform duties outside normal responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Yardi software

LIHTC compliance

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Education

NYS real estate license or ability to obtain within 120 days

LIHTC certification

Tools

Rent Café Affordable Housing

On-Site

Job description

Rose Associates is seeking a Senior Compliance Specialist to oversee recertification, HUD/LIHTC compliance, and annual reporting for affordable housing programs. The role emphasizes on-site supervision, audits, and interaction with tenants and staff to ensure fair housing and regulatory adherence.

The position requires 3+ years in affordable housing, strong Yardi experience, and a NYS real estate license or ability to obtain one within 120 days. Competitive pay and full benefits offered.