What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Specialist position at Richman Property Services?
Join Our Growing Team as a full-time Compliance Specialist with Richman Property Services, Inc. (RPS), in Tampa, FL!
Are you a bold, visionary leader ready to make a national impact? Richman Property Services, Inc. is looking for a driven, innovative, and growth-minded Compliance Specialist to join our Compliance team in Tampa.
Position: Compliance Specialist (full-time).
Summary: As a Compliance Specialist, you manage and maintain the assigned affordable housing portfolio, including, but not limited to, application processing, tenant file reviews, preparing and managing audits (state, local, etc.), monitoring regulatory agreement requirements, and ensuring and updating utility allowances and rent/income limits as needed.
Location:
Work is hybrid with 3-days per week in the Tampa Support Center office, and working remotely 2-days per week from your home.
Key Requirements:
- Extensive experience with LIHTC properties and portfolio's, certified COS, CPO, TCS preferred
- Experience with Yardi property management software systems
- Ability to work hybrid position as described
About Us:
As one of the nation's premier residential property owners, we are committed to cultivating exceptional living experiences for our residents and ensuring they take pride in their apartment community. Our mission is clear: We focus on delivering unparalleled customer service and fostering a secure, welcoming environment.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of affordable housing regulations and act as a resource to all staff on compliance matters.
- Internal reviews of resident files should be conducted to ensure compliance with the IRS Section 42 Program (LIHTC—Low-Income Housing Tax Credit), SAIL, MMRB, BOND & HOME, and SHIP Programs.
- Oversee compliance to ensure site teams are following proper LIHTC and Richman Property Services, Inc. procedures.
- Monitor sites to ensure files are retained per IRS and Richman Asset Management requirements.
- Review Income/Rent Limits, Utility Allowance schedules, and any other policies or procedural changes for the assigned portfolio.
- Field incoming inquiries from site, regional, and corporate staff related to property-specific compliance requirements.
- Maintain relationships with auditors from various entities and agencies.
- Keep management advised of significant operational problems and any deviations from the management plan.
- Work with site management teams on audit preparation for all State, City, Lender, and Asset management compliance reviews and audits, and process any corrections that may be found because of the review.
- Respond to audit discrepancies on time.
- Assist fellow compliance team members as needed.
- Maintain the credibility of the process by complying with all established procedures and guidelines.
- Maintain applicant confidence and company policy by strict adherence to confidentiality.
- Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
- Attend continuing education seminars in areas of expertise as required by management.
- Manage additional responsibilities as may be periodically assigned by Senior Management.
Requirements:
- Education:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Experience:
- Prefer at least 3 to 5 years of experience working in multi-family property management and extensive experience with LIHTC.
- Knowledge of Yardi, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook!
- Ability to operate various types of office equipment, such as computers, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, and facsimile machines.
- Skills & Certifications:
- HCCP, COS, or CPO certification preferred
- Must have reliable automobile transportation and a valid Driver's License and Insurance
- Self-starter, detail-oriented with professional communication, customer service, organizational, and analytical/problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with multiple computer and software programs.
- Able to accept supervision, speak clearly and calmly, and work towards a win-win resolution of issues. Participate in team meetings and/or training sessions. Have professional presentation skills.
- Exhibit sound judgment, ability to prepare and/or analyze reports, ask appropriate questions, seek guidance, and communicate outstanding matters with direct supervisor. Able to prepare reports as requested.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write English in a manner sufficient to carry out duties.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match of $0.50 for every $1.00 up to 6%
- Opportunities for student loan repayments and tuition reimbursement
- Paid sick time, vacation time, and opportunities for career advancement
Join Our Team:
If you're seeking a rewarding career opportunity with one of the top Property Management organizations in the country, we want to hear from you! Visit our website at https://www.therichmangroup.com/ to learn more about Richman Property Services, Inc.
Please Note:
We conduct criminal background and drug screenings as part of our hiring process. Richman Property Services is an equal opportunity employer, providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, or national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.