Compliance Specialist

1 week ago

Berkeley, California, United States Ascend Full time
Job Description

At Ascend, we are seeking a highly skilled Compliance Specialist to join our team. The Compliance Specialist will be responsible for ensuring strict compliance with all rules and regulations set forth by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, all investors, and other regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Reviews and approves annual and interim recertifications and coordinates with site staff to ensure timely completion.
  • Provides regular recertification training to site staff.
  • Manages and conducts internal onsite file audits and works with staff to ensure maintenance of system for tracking timelines.
  • Drafts and coordinates responses to partners, investors, regulatory inspections, and audits.
  • Manages voucher transmissions to ensure monthly HAP payment.
  • Completes and/or coordinates completion of investor reports to ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
  • Advises and makes decisions on reasonable accommodation requests. Maintains system for tracking requests related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
  • Processes appeals related to application denials.
  • Analyzes and tracks unit designation swaps, over/under occupancy, and over income households, and proposes resolution to ensure compliance with regulatory agreements.
  • Produces monthly and quarterly Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) reports. Reviews reports and instructs site staff when there are discrepancies.
  • Coordinates property lease file testing to ensure audit finding resolutions are completed by site staff and communicated to auditors.
  • Enforces compliance of rules and regulations with staff and applicants.
  • Reviews and approves new movein files for accuracy and compliance with rent, utility allowances, income limitations, and all other regulatory requirements, partnership agreements and other program requirements.
Requirements
  • Minimum 1 year of related experience in affordable housing and/or property management.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Proficiency in Yardi is preferred.
  • Strong analytical/math skills.
  • Bachelor's degree (in any field) is a plus.
  • Current Fair Housing Certification or attainment within one year of hire.
  • Current Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or attainment within one year of hire.
  • Current Tax Credit Specialist (TCS) or attainment within one year of hire.
  • Ability to handle daily responsibilities and projects with minimal direction.
  • Excellent written, oral and presentation skills, writing sample required.
  • Must be accurate and highly detail-oriented with follow-through skills and a proactive work style.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with different levels of management, government agencies and other internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to conduct research, coordinate multiple projects, solve problems, prepare/update supporting documentation and maintain records.
  • Approximately 20% of the position involves travel throughout the Bay Area.
  • Ability to handle shifting and multiple priorities in a fast paced, growth environment.

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