Compliance Specialist

Elmington Living is a premier property management company based in Nashville, TN. Through managing all of Elmington’s 70+ affordable and conventional owned assets, Elmington Living is committed to providing an unrivaled community experience for residents across the US. Elmington Living specializes in managing multi-family communities through outstanding on-site management and maintenance teams.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Compliance Specialist provides support to affordable communities by ensuring they are in compliance with Federal and State rules and regulations. This is accomplished through reviewing documents and providing guidance to site staff when corrections are needed.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with team members, leadership, and residents. Outstanding organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and deadlines efficiently. A passion for chasing excellence and providing exemplary customer service. Responsible for ensuring compliance in Low-Income Housing HUD/Tax Credit rules and regulations by overseeing programs, policies, and practices. Compliance experience reviewing Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC or Section 42) certification paperwork Proven experience with other affordable housing programs such as HUD, Section 8, 202, and/or 811 Ability to calculate income/assets using basic math Ability to use and/or learn to navigate computer software systems. (i.e. PMS, state systems), and basic knowledge of PDF creator, excel, and word Strong attention to detail, especially when review files or completing paperwork Ethical conduct, especially when handling sensitive or confidential information ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reviews resident files for completion and compliance with state requirements Reviews files electronically Meets specific deadlines set by state agencies Approves files once complete Enters tenant data into the state online systems Provides guidance on tenant file corrections to staff at the property sites Performs all other duties as assigned SPECIFIC EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required Minimum 1-3 years of multi-family property management compliance experience. Proven success handling and processing resident files, recertifications, or other resident paperwork. Must be willing to work Saturdays and some minor holidays. Affordable housing certifications such as HCCP and COS are preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Frequently sit, stand and walk. Regularly required to talk or hear. Frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Temperature in the workplace is typically moderate, though the ability to withstand seasonal cold and heat of the outdoors is necessary. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Regular travel is not expected for this position; however, please anticipate 5-10% for company events. The Elmington Experience We're creating a different kind of company at Elmington. We promise we will never be ordinary, which we hope you can see by this job description. There will be many days you simply aren't comfortable. You will be pushed to accomplish more than you ever thought possible. You will be challenged by your team leader and your peers to achieve more and to find better ways. With that said, we know Elmington is not for everyone. BUT, if you believe in yourself, enjoy a challenge and appreciate working with exceptional people, then Elmington could very well be the last company you ever work for. Elmington Property Management is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Elmington Property Management makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elmington Living