Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for working directly with the site staff to promote and meet 
the compliance goals of all CMI managed properties. The Compliance Specialist regularly reviews 
monthly reports and certifications to ensure the properties are following State and Federal Agency 
regulations. 

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Compliance & Eligibility Support
• Assist property management teams with resident eligibility determinations and documentation 
requirements for all affordable housing programs (e.g., LIHTC, HOME, Section 8, etc.)
• Guide on-site managers with moving resident certification files timely through the
RightSource auditing platform.
• Provide guidance on income calculations, asset verification, and allowable deductions.
• Review and process unit transfer requests, ensuring adherence to program specific rules and requirements; educate site teams on appropriate transfer 
procedures and risks.
Reporting
• Upload tenant certification data, unit information, and occupancy details into designated
compliance and reporting software systems.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of uploaded data by cross-referencing monthly
property worksheets, internal certification records, and software reports.
• Verify that income limits, rent limits, unit designations, and household data align
with program requirements and site records.
• Reconcile discrepancies between site reports and system data; work with property teams to 
correct errors prior to submission.
• Submit monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reports to housing agencies, investors,
and syndicators as required by program agreements.
File Review & Internal Auditing
• Conduct regular internal audits of resident files to verify compliance with program guidelines.
• Identify discrepancies or non-compliance issues and work with site teams to resolve them
promptly