Senior Compliance Manager

Overview

The Senior Compliance Manager ensures compliance across the Bridge portfolio which may include existing projects, new construction initial lease ups, resyndications, acquisition/rehabs, and acquisition due diligence. This position will lead the timely completion of all audit preparation, audit responses, and yearly reporting. The Senior Compliance Manager will work closely with other Managers/Leads to provide training and support to compliance staff and property management on compliance related topics.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing and creating policy changes and updates
• Assess, resolve, and track non-compliance for properties in the Bridge portfolio.
• Oversee and submit final response for MOR, TCAC, and all other regulatory audits and inspections to the Director of Compliance for approval
• Ensure all compliance documents required to achieve successful audits are up to date.
• Review and approve all updated matrix for all properties ensuring accuracy based on the regulatory agreement, income limits, rent limits, Utility Allowances, etc.
• Maintain accurate and updated income limits, rent limits, and utility allowances in property management software.

• Assist with the implementation of setting up properties in Rent Caf and the transition of waitlists into YARDI by ensuring all compliance related tasks are completed. Oversee and Inform post-stabilization transition process for repositioned properties moving to operations team.
• Work with Director of Compliance to manage and evaluate occupancy compliance due diligence review for potential acquisitions
• Participate in working groups, collaboration teams, and other external relationships with partners and other stakeholders as needed
• Ensure comprehensive knowledge of affordable housing regulations through participation in trainings, and stay informed of legislation, regulations and issues that may impact property management operations
• Act as a resource to property management staff on compliance matters; train staff as needed
• Interface with government regulatory agencies; establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of city, state and federal agencies, industry peers, partners and other stakeholders
• Attend industry and regulatory agency meetings as required and appropriate

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5 + years of experience in Compliance or Property Management
• Extensive knowledge and experience of affordable housing regulations such as HUD, LIHTC, AHP, HCD etc.
• Knowledge of local and federal housing laws
• Ability to work with time sensitive material and meet multiple deadlines
• Strong supervisory and management skills
• Ability to flex between micro/file specific, and macro/systems and patterns
• Strong computer skills and experience with property management software
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Valid CA driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Yardi software
• COS, TCS, EIVS, BOS Certifications a plus
• Ability to travel to properties

Working Conditions

• Works a standard workweek
• Works in an office environment
• Occasional travel

Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance

Direct Reports

• Compliance Team Lead
• Compliance consultants, as needed