Affordable Housing Compliance Manager - Housing Management Resources

Housing Management Resources, Inc. is looking for a Compliance Manager to support our affordable housing portfolio in New England. This role requires traveling between sites in New York. In this role you will be responsible for monitoring and implementing company-wide policies and programs to ensure compliance with HUD, Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and other regulations. Compliance Manager oversees and monitors the day-to-day administration of the Compliance department and provides training and supervision to Property Managers and Senior Managers.

Pay: Competitive Pay 

Location: Syracuse, New York

Schedule: Full - Time 

Top-Notch Work Perks:  

• Health and Wellness Benefits begin immediately 
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick and Personal)
• Paid Holidays & Paid Volunteer Day
• Summer Early Release
• 401k with a 4% company match
• Recovery Ready Workplace (committed to supporting employees impacted by substance use)

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide training and guidance to the site teams with compliance related questions
• Monitor compliance for move in and recertification's.
• Review move in and recertification files to ensure ongoing compliance with all regulatory affordable housing programs.
• Monitor compliance with HUD EIV.
• Manage and monitor waitlists.
• Evaluate and respond to appeals from rejected applications for housing.
• Ensures all properties are prepared for inspections and investor visits; prepare site teams for scheduled file audits.
• Review tenant files in preparation for audits; prepare responses to the agency after the audit.
• Assist ownership with compliance related items during site transitions/takeovers or in preparation of development proposals.
• Oversee the implementation of updated income limits and utility allowances annually.
• Identifies and resolves audit findings and all formal issues of non-compliance.
• Research and implement all requirements of each state monitoring agency and stay updated on all changes
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of compliance reports, including annual state agency owner report
• Develop and implement compliance policies and programs in support of Company’s overall business objectives
• Design and execute comprehensive Compliance Department business plan aligned with Company’s overall business plan and its strategic direction

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proficient in all HUD, LIHTC, HOME and Fair Housing regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of RealPage Onesite software
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel
• Ability to learn and adopt to new technology and utilize it to support property staff.
• Able to create and implement training programs for all types of Affordable programs.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Travel to site offices will be necessary to perform quality controls and prepare for audits.
• 5+ years of relative experience in Property Management and affordable housing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize work

Desired Qualifications/Certifications:

• Certified Occupancy Specialist
• Specialist in Housing Credit Management
• C3P

Our Work Perks:  

• Competitive base wage with site quarterly incentive program
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance upon hire
• Retirement 401(k) program with a company match upon hire
• Paid time off 
• Holidays and early releases
• Tuition reimbursement for continued professional development
• Paid Parental Leave for parents
• Recovery Ready Workplace (committed to supporting employees impacted by substance use)

Ready to Join Us? Together, we are committed to providing high-quality, community-focused, affordable housing. Are you excited? We are even more excited to meet you. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.  Please click "apply" and start your application. 

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