Senior Compliance Specialist

Senior Compliance Specialists monitor the affordable component on all affordable apartment communities. Perform a full range of resident file reviews, regulatory reporting and assist with agency audits. Work is performed according to generally accepted standards and within policies included in state and federal law and administrative regulations. Senior Compliance Specialists must exercise independent judgment and are subject to periodic reviews on the basis of results achieved.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Mentors Compliance Specialists
• Reviews new applicant files and recertification packages for regulatory eligibility
• Provides support and guidance to on-site teams through e-mails and phone calls
• Provides support and guidance to regional managers
• Monitors continuing program compliance for properties
• Participates in and may instruct company-provided training
• Reviews and updates “Reports Due” spreadsheet
• Holds weekly calls with “At Risk Properties” to review/discuss issues
• Reviews occupancy summaries and unit status reports
• Prepares upcoming recertification summary
• Assists in preparing sites for agency reviews
• Assists in preparing responses to on-site agency review reports
• Responds to various questions and issues regarding site reviews
• Travels to properties to attend state audits or assist “At Risk” properties as needed
• Reports audit findings to Regional Managers and assists management with recommendations to develop appropriate action plans to address identified risks
• Responsible for the accurate and timely submission of all regulatory required reports
• Updates monthly audit status reports
• Updates property contact sheets
• Tracks benchmarking and prepares monthly benchmarking reports
• Updates Rental Information Sheets as needed
• Obtains utility allowance updates from public housing authorities
• Ensures sensitive data is secure and managed appropriately within the compliance department and throughout the organization
• Demonstrates high standards of conduct and ethics as well as appropriate judgment, independence and discretion
• Performs other tasks as required when directed by Company management