Compliance Analyst

About The Community Builders (TCB)

Join a growing organization that is strengthening neighborhoods across the nation! The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is one of America's leading nonprofit real estate developers and owners. Our mission is to build and sustain strong communities where all people can thrive.

Position Description:

The primary role of this position is to support TCB's Compliance team in its efforts to help ensure affordable housing program(s) and TCB Operations policy compliance through assisting in monitoring, project coordination, training preparation, and delivery of site-specific document preparation, policy, and tool development. This position reports to the Director of Compliance and is eligible for hybrid/remote work but must be located within the TCB managed portfolio footprint.

Essential Functions:

• Create Tenant Selection Plans (TSP) and other site-specific documents (e.g., VAWA, LAP) and forms for Development's use in seeking new deal approvals and funding, refinance or as a result of requested changes by agency or similar.
• Assist, as needed, with the creation of the Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans (AFHMP) for new and/or re-syndicated or refinanced deals as identified by Development, Finance or agency.
• Assist in overseeing program compliance with required set-asides through monitoring of funding programs such as: DMH/DDS 3% set-aside, DHHS targeting, Facilities Consolidation Fund (FCF), Community Based Housing
• Assist 50059 and PBV portfolio in oversight of annual rent increase/renewal calendar, tracking of renewal dates, submission due dates, etc.; provide timely notification to Community Manager and Portfolio Operations Manager, helping to ensure timely document submission and receipt of approved rent schedules
• Assist in the monitoring of compliance team mailbox and the prompt dissemination of information to appropriate parties including members of Compliance, Asset Management, Operations, etc.
• Monitor HOTMA changes and assist with the training and implementation of program changes to all property management staff.
• Establish and maintain Property Information Binders and assist with creation and maintenance of Property Information Sheets
• Travel to assist with special projects, initiatives and/or to attend company events.
• Assist with projects, compliance initiatives and/or other Property Management Operations activities as needed and/or required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in affordable housing programs especially with LIHTC, HUD and/or PIH programs preferred
• Computer savvy. Preferred skills in use of Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Sharepoint, Word, Excel and tenant management databases ex. Yardi
• Ability to create and/or revise technical, narrative and regulatory compliant core documents including tenant selection plans, language assistance plans, affirmative fair housing marketing plans, or similar through to agency approval necessary
• Experience with affordable housing contract renewals and/or HUD Rent Increase procedures and submission requirements (including OCAF, BBRI and UA baselines) beneficial
• Experience in coordinating EIV users in HUD Secure Systems or similar systems with restricted user access coordination beneficial
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Able to work as an effective member of a team and in a collaborative manner with staff, peers and supervisor as well as staff from other TCB disciplines and TCB stakeholders
• Able to work independently and prioritize regular tasks
• Ability to read and interpret complex documents, such as regulatory agreements and compliance regulations
• Have excellent organizational and customer service skills
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel, including overnight travel to attend team, regional and annual company meetings and events as well as to partake in training opportunities and similar, as necessary.

Education & Experience

• College degree is useful but not mandatory.
• Multi-year track record of successful management of affordable housing communities or equivalent experience
• One or more current industry recognized property management certifications in HUD and/or LIHTC programs (HCCP or C3P - LIHTC training through Spectrum or other industry equivalent;
• COS or COS-P - Certified Occupancy Specialist training through NCHM or other industry equivalent; and/or NALP preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tax-advantage accounts: commuter/parking, medical & dependent care FSA
• Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
• Confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• 12 Paid Holidays & tenure-based PTO accruals

The Community Builders is an equal opportunity employer.