Senior Compliance and Manager
We are a Real Estate management, investment, and development company. We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on individual to join our successful team. The Senior Compliance and Leasing Manager will join our diverse and growing team of property management professionals.
The Senior Compliance and Leasing Manager oversees the Leasing and Compliance department, which includes supervising leasing and compliance staff, as well as managing all functions related to leasing and affordable housing program compliance in our Brooklyn portfolio.
The position is based in our Brooklyn satellite office, and travel to our main and other satellite offices will be required as needed. The position requires deep knowledge of LIHTC, HOME, and local affordable housing programs; familiarity with the DHCR Rent Stabilization regulatory framework; experience with FHEPS, HPD and NYCHA Section 8 administration; familiarity with audit processes of relevant City and State housing agencies and tax credit syndicators. At least five years of experience in NYC affordable housing program compliance, plus recent certification in LIHTC compliance (e.g. TaCCs, etc.), is required.
Essential Functions
- Manage a team of compliance and leasing specialists to ensure that performance and expertise are sufficient to meet all compliance and reporting requirements.
- Ultimately own the accuracy, completion, and timely submission of final compliance packages (e.g. annual owner certifications, vacancy reports, DHCR registrations, PBV Section 8 submissions, lease and Vacancy and renewal leases etc.) to external agencies. Project manages the leasing and compliance team to meet all compliance deadlines, respond to external audits, and file timely corrections to ensure strict program compliance.
- Stay abreast of policy and rule changes affecting affordable housing programs and Rent Stabilization. Incorporate new information into existing work via training, operational changes, etc. to ensure continued compliance.
- Perform periodic internal file audits to assess areas of improvement and devise solutions to address them.
· Work with outside sources to fill vacant units.
- Perform timely annual income certifications in strict compliance with LIHTC program rules. Prepare lease renewals in a timely manner and in strict compliance with Rent Stabilization and other applicable laws and prepare annual DHCR rent registrations filings.
- Perform special departmental projects as needed.
· Knowledge and Preparation of subsidy packages and inspections.
· Monitor agency portal for rent increases.
Other Duties
- Become thoroughly familiar with different agencies and syndicators’ standards, policies, and procedures
- Participates in continuing education opportunities for professional growth and development
Qualifications
- At least a high school diploma or equivalent and at least five (5) years of direct professional experience with LIHTC and Rent Stabilization compliance in New York state. Applicants without LIHTC experience will not be considered.
- Certification in LIHTC compliance from a nationally recognized organization is required.
- Fluency (written and oral) in both English and Spanish is a plus
- Demonstrated leadership ability and willingness to lend expertise to other compliance team members.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with Yardi and/or other property management software.
- Strong organizational skills and pride in attending to details.
- Initiative and excellent time management skills in handling multiple projects to meet deadlines.
- Able to maintain a professional demeanor when engaging with residents, staff, and others.
- Experience working and communicating professionally with regulators to resolve compliance issues.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
Benefits:
Health Insurance/Dental/Vision, Matching 401-k, PTO, TransitCheck
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Brooklyn, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person