Affordable Housing Regional Compliance Manager at Harbor Group Management in Arlington, Virginia

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: The Regional Compliance Manager will oversee all aspects of housing compliance for the assigned portfolio. This position supports the Regional Compliance Specialist(s) as well as the on-site Regional Recertification Specialist(s) with compliance matters and directly reports to the Director of Compliance, Affordable Housing. The role requires a person with knowledge of local, state, and federal affordable housing requirements. This position is based out of the Northern Virginia/DC market.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and summarizing compliance data from various areas of the affordable housing program. Regional Compliance Manager must be a self-starter and possess the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, have intricate problem-solving skills, and be able to work under pressure. This position requires up to approximately 25% travel to various communities within the assigned portfolio.

DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Work in accordance with Harbor Group's Standard Operating Procedures and HUD Handbook 4350.3
• Oversee day-to-day compliance operations within the assigned portfolio.
• Preparation of work schedules for on-site Reginal Recertification Specialist(s).
• Maintenance of various affordable housing programs identified within the Regulatory Agreement for each property within the assigned portfolio.
• Review initial and annual certifications to ensure eligibility of the applicant and/or resident on the various affordable programs within 24-48 hours of submission by onsite team members and/or a Regional Recertification Specialist.
• Review and approve interim rent changes to ensure rent limits are in accordance with HUD, LIHTC, and HOME programs within 36 hours of submission by onsite team members and/or Recertification Specialist.
• Independently respond to inquiries from any team member submitted verbally and/or in writing with respect to various affordable programs.
• Monitor and provide status and reporting of past due recertifications to the Director of Compliance, Affordable Housing, and others as directed.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans in collaboration with the Regional Manager and Regional Recertification Specialist for communities within the assigned portfolio that are out of compliance.
• Timely and accurately prepare and submit required annual and/or monthly reporting with respect to federal, state, and county lender requirements, placing all applicable correspondence within property SharePoint.
• Perform internal validation activities of data within Harbor Group Systems, and monitor 3 rd party state-required system(s).
• Collect, analyze, and summarize compliance data from Regulatory Agreements, utility allowance schedules, and rent and income limits to compose profiles for individual sites within assigned portfolio.
• Perform and/or oversee annual internal audits of each property in assigned portfolio as defined within the Harbor Group standards.
• Prepare all audit and post-audit responses for submission to the applicable agency and all parties required, as defined by the Director of Compliance, Affordable Housing.
• Attend in-person physical file audits to support external or 3 rd party auditors within assigned portfolio.
• Develop and lead training sessions and/or meeting agenda topics focused on various compliance-related guidelines, rules, Harbor Group SOPs, and best practices used within the industry.
• Act as liaison between the site teams/regional operation leadership and the compliance department to provide assistance where needed.
• Attend industry training(s) as required.
• Perform other duties and support special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of five (5) years-experience in compliance monitoring of affordable & LIHTC multifamily housing properties
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong knowledge of LIHTC and HUD regulations
• Strong knowledge of the IRS 8823 Guide as well as the HUD Manual 4350.3
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to take charge and ownership of projects
• Self-starter and independent worker
• Intermediate-advanced knowledge of MS Office- Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point
• Intermediate-advanced knowledge of property management software, MRI products is a plus
• Ability to develop advanced knowledge of other programs or systems as needed.

• Previous experience managing and directing the work of others
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time, while meeting regular deadlines
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and able to adhere to detailed processes
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups such as customers, supervisors, and teammates
• Demonstrated ability to change direction and reprioritize task
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills including involvement with executive level communications

Veteran Friendly

This pre-employment application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not imply that the applicant will be employed. Each question should be answered in a complete and accurate manner as no action can be taken on this application until all questions have been answered.

Harbor Group Management is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.