The Compliance Specialist monitors 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. 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 and participates in and may provide 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 and 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 and updates property contact sheets
Tracks benchmarking and prepares monthly benchmarking reports
Updates Rental Information Sheets as needed and obtains utility allowance updates from public
housing authorities
COMPETENCIES:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret regulatory agreements, reports, and legal documents
Analytical thinking, data collection, problem solving, and decision making are essential
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
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
IMPORTANT EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree required
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 .
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.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
