Compliance Specialist, Multifamily (Affordable)
Cushman & Wakefield

Job Title
Compliance Specialist, Multifamily (Affordable)

Crystal House (https://www.crystalhouseva.com)

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

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• 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

• 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

o 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

• Obtains utility allowance updates from public housing authorities

o Ensures sensitive data is secure and managed appropriately within the compliance department and throughout the organization

o 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

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work under supervision and be able to follow and apply National Practices

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret regulatory agreements, reports, and legal documents

• Ability to compare, compute, compile, copy, analyze, coordinate, synthesize, negotiate, instruct, and communicate

• Ability to analyze and resolve problems and be able to set and meet goals

• Ability to maintain flexibility and creativity in a variety of situations and be able to maintain confidentiality

• Strong organizational and time-management skills and have the ability to multi-task

• Ability to use computer and advanced working knowledge of e-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Ability to read, write and understand English

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

• High School Diploma, GED, Trade, Technical, or Vocational school

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of related experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time. They must be able to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly operate office machinery. The employee must be able to travel up to 10% of the time. Travel may vary in frequency and duration. The employee must be able to demonstrate the ability to exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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