Compliance Manager - Remote

at  National Church Residences

PURPOSE

The Compliance Manager plays a critical role in maintaining regulatory compliance across a diverse portfolio of affordable housing properties. This position ensures strict adherence to HUD, LIHTC, HOME, tax-exempt bond, and other affordable housing program requirements. The Compliance Manager serves as a subject matter expert, providing leadership, training, and guidance to property operations teams while fostering relationships with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• HUD Compliance Management: Lead and oversee compliance efforts for HUD-regulated properties, ensuring adherence to occupancy standards, income/rent limits, and utility allowances.
• MOR Oversight: Ensure timely submission and preparation for Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs), addressing any findings and corrective actions.
• Data Submissions: Ensure timely and accurate monthly submission of TRACs data.
• Contract Renewals: Manage the HUD Contract Renewal Process, coordinating with corporate databases for renewal tracking.
• Internal Audits & Reviews: Conduct audits and pre-reviews of tenant files to ensure compliance with HUD and other applicable regulations.
• Acquisition Due Diligence: Perform due diligence and compliance checks for newly acquired properties.
• Policy Development: Collaborate with leadership to develop, update, and implement compliance policies and procedures.
• Training & Support: Partner with Learning and Development to create and deliver compliance training for property teams and corporate staff.
• Regulatory Updates: Monitor regulatory changes and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
• System Reviews: Review HUD compliance configurations in Yardi for accuracy, including income/rent limits and unit designations.
• EIV/NSPIRE Coordination: Serve as the EIV Coordinator and manage compliance via HUD’s Secure Systems and NSPIRE database.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Act as the HUD compliance expert and primary contact for internal and external support.
• Liaison with Agencies: Serve as the primary liaison with HUD, state agencies, and other regulatory bodies.
• Team Leadership: Lead and support compliance analysts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Special Projects: Lead or support special compliance initiatives, including policy reviews and software implementations.