Compliance Specialist

Description

We are looking for a Compliance Specialist in Madison, Wisconsin. This role focuses on maintaining regulatory compliance across properties with varied funding structures while partnering with leadership to promote consistent practices.

Responsibilities:

• Review and provide secondary approval for resident certifications and recertifications across assigned properties with multiple subsidy and financing arrangements.

• Manage certification activities for external compliance portfolios, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted on time.

• Prepare audit-related communications, track findings, and complete required annual reports for applicable funding programs.

• Update required occupancy and recertification records, including resident move-ins, move-outs, and ongoing eligibility changes.

• Analyze household income and assets to determine program eligibility, rent levels, and rental assistance calculations.

• Complete monthly compliance processing for designated properties in accordance with program deadlines and reporting standards.

• Serve as a resource to on-site staff by answering policy questions, providing guidance on procedures, and supporting consistent compliance practices.

• Partner with the Compliance Director on portfolio oversight and contribute to additional assignments that support regulatory performance

Requirements • At least 3 years of experience in housing compliance, including exposure to government-assisted or subsidized housing programs.

• Working knowledge of Fair Housing requirements and the ability to apply them in day-to-day compliance decisions.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret housing regulations and translate them into practical operational guidance.

• Proficiency with compliance-related reporting, agency correspondence, and standard computer applications.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to resolving compliance issues.

• Relevant affordable housing certifications, such as TRACS, Spectrum RD, tax credit, or equivalent credentials, are strongly preferred.

• Ability to work independently while showing commitment to affordable housing and sensitivity to the needs of low-income residents.

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