Compliance Specialist, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland

Job Type Full-time Description Newly Created Position! Compliance Specialist, Remote home office with travel required 25% to our Northeast Portfolio, NY, NJ, PA, MD. About Conifer: Conifer Realty, LLC is a dynamic, vertically integrated organization that creates and manages high-quality affordable and work-force housing. Conifer is devoted to growth, to innovation and being a best -in -class developer. Visit Conifer's website to understand our history, mission, and values at link: OVERVIEW: The Compliance Specialist works with other members of Conifer’s Compliance team along with software technical support and management operations team members to ensure properties within their assigned portfolio are fully compliant with Tax Credit (LIHTC), HUD, Rural Development (RD), and/or other affordable housing program regulations. Compliance Specialists perform a full range of resident file reviews, remote and on-site file audit and reporting following regulatory requirements in combination with exercising independent judgment. Responsibilities • Timely review of new applicant files and recertification packages for regulatory eligibility. • Conduct regular on-site or electronic compliance inspections/reviews or upon request from management operations. • Provide support and guidance to on-site staff in all aspects of regulatory compliance. • Provide support and guidance to Property Management in all aspects of regulatory compliance. • Provide support to Compliance team members as needed. • Meet assigned deadlines in a timely manner. • Accurately complete assigned compliance tasks and submit timely. • Willingness to obtain industry professional certifications. • Host introduction training calls for on-site staff. • Work collaboratively and effectively with regulatory housing compliance representatives. • Assist management operations in preparing for agency file reviews and inspections. • Physical attendance at assigned work location during scheduled hours is essential. • Occasional overnight travel as assigned to attend regional meetings, trainings, site audit and/or other conferences. Travel may be up to 25% • Ensure sensitive data is secure and managed appropriately within the department and throughout the company. • Demonstrate high standards of conduct and ethics as well as appropriate judgement, independence, and discretion. Experience • Minimum one (1) to three (3) years’ experience as an Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist or Compliance Auditor for Affordable Housing consisting of a diverse portfolio. • LIHTC, Project Based Section 8, Section 811 and other HUD programs, RD, HOME, and RAD experience required. Layered compliance program experience preferred. • Knowledge determining household income eligibility in relation to program compliance regulations. • Knowledge using affordable housing compliance software programs for processing state and federal compliance applications preferred or willingness to quickly learn. • Knowledge using Yardi Voyager affordable housing modules preferred or willingness to quickly learn Yardi. • Basic accounting skills with understanding of receivables and payables. • Proficient using Microsoft Office 365- Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, PowerPoint. • Proficient using Microsoft Teams or similar internal chat messaging system. • Proficient using Adobe Acrobat. • Accurate data entry and proofreading skills. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING • Minimum High School/GED equivalent required. • College degree preferred. • Current certifications required, minimum HUD and LIHTC such as: Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or Assisted Housing Manager (AHM) Rural Development 515 (S.T.A.R.) or Rural Housing Specialist (RHS) Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM) Tax Credit Specialist (TCS) Blended Occupancy Specialist (BOS) Fair Housing Conifer Realty is a professional, service-oriented organization offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with excellent benefits that include ongoing training, promotion from within, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO); 401K with company match; medical, HSA, dependent care Flex account, dental, vision; company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurances; and a wellness program. The salary for this position is $60,000-$65,000. The actual compensation may vary depending on a wide range of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, location, etc. This range does not include additional forms of compensation such as bonuses. APPLY TODAY via our website link: to complete our application process and attach your resume. You will hear directly from the hiring manager on next steps in the process. Thank you for your interest in joining the Conifer Team! Conifer Realty LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran. Salary Description $60,000-$65,000 Apply Job! Apply tot his job