JOB SUMMARYThis position is responsible for providing strategic direction for the Company’s various compliance programs, making recommendations to enhance current assessment models, and supporting the leadership teams. Additional responsibilities include ensuring compliance with our policies and procedures and other governing standards or requirements. This individual will promote ethical behavior, facilitate ethical decision-making, and contribute to compliance management activities and functions in support of the Company. This position reports directly to the CFO. RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop, implement, and ensure the administration of the compliance strategy based on compliance risk assessment results or other criteria. Develop and ensure the documentation of various compliance controls and procedures. This may include policies, procedures, standards, job aids, or other activities. Ensure adequate compliance documentation and retention is maintained. Develop and conduct risk assessments for specific business units/sub-processes. Oversee projects/initiatives requiring risk and compliance input/approval. Oversee the development of compliance-related education and awareness and any resulting training plan. Develop reporting strategies to assess the effectiveness of programs. Make recommendations to leadership regarding improvement opportunities. Develop periodic reports for management and leadership as needed. Meet with various business units/departments to build relationships and strengthen the compliance program through monitoring and testing of controls. Participate in events (community, diversity, etc.) on behalf of the organization and provide appropriate representation. Participate in industry association meetings and discussions as directed by management. Provide internal communication, as needed, regarding such meetings and discussions. Investigate and resolve compliance issues or questions from field team members and support comprehension and compliance with policies and procedures. Provide input and representation on key compliance initiatives, meetings, and committees. Stay abreast of industry and compliance trends; recommend and implement changes to internal company processes as needed. Develop and execute the audit plan. Design, document and test internal controls.Create and maintain the Company's SOX compliance documentation including control matrices, process narratives and key control tests. Evaluate the adequacy of key controls and related documentation and provide recommendations where areas for improvement exist. Assist with lender and investor reporting, SEC and other filings. REQUIREMENTS:A minimum of 5 years of compliance related experience.Experience in real estate strongly preferred. Requires a Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Legal or another related field.Requires an in-depth understanding of Internal Controls standards and policies. Requires strong analytical abilities. Requires outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Requires the ability to communicate with and develop effective working relationships with others in a team-oriented environment. Experience in publicly traded companies a plus. Experience with fund formation a plus. Requires excellent computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and Word. Must be a team player who loves to brainstorm, can think independently, and will be committed to the Company. Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of all Company information. Benefit Highlights:401k-We match 50% of the first 6%Health Benefits-There's no wait period & we contribute $945 to the HSA plan for each employee who enrollsWe have assistance for student loans as well as tuition reimbursementWe have a great employee referral programWe offer a housing discount in all our communities