Compliance Analyst - Lease Up at ConcordRENTS in MAITLAND, Florida

Job Description:

ConcordRENTS is a distinguished leader in providing a quality and customer-centric property management experience with a focus on affordable and market rate multifamily communities throughout Florida. Our continued success is based upon our exceptional team members.

Join ConcordRENTS to advance your career while working for a company with over a 30-year history investing in maintaining our community and our team members while also enjoying industry-leading starting wages. In addition, we offer rental discounts ranging from 20% to 50% at participating communities for select team members.

Our team members' commitment to the company is strengthened by ConcordRENTS belief that everyone has a right to earn a living wage and prepare themselves for a secure retirement. ConcordRENTS is proud to make continued investments in our valued team members by offering a rich 401-K program that includes a company match of up to $5,250 per year. Our 401-K program offers a company match of 150% on the first 3% invested by an eligible team member, with additional matching up to $5,250 annually.   

Team members joining us with industry experience sometimes cite lack of investment by their previous organizations as a motivating reason to make a career change. Our management approach is to maintain the value and integrity of our communities while demonstrating exceptional customer service. This philosophy is accomplished by building relationships with our residents while providing them with a quality housing experience without the concern of whether the community can afford a repair. Ultimately, we measure the value of our performance based on the satisfaction of our residents.

ConcordRENTS recognizes that the spirit of teamwork and community is the true key to our growth as a company. Our legacy is propelled by the ability to meet the needs of a changing market and to stay ahead of the competition, making ConcordRENTS a meaningful place to work.

BASIC PURPOSE:
Responsible for understanding and interpreting the compliance policies for Florida and ensures requirements of assigned properties are adhere to, this includes all new communities in lease up. Ensure that each applicant file is reviewed and provide timely turnaround of all received files, and each file is in proper condition prior to move-in. Also responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with all site staff as well as acting as a liaison between various governmental agency monitoring personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works directly with applicants and site staff to obtain necessary documentation and clarifications to prove program eligibility and in some cases, works directly with sources to obtain appropriate documentation.


• Responsible for data entry of all applications into Rent Café as well as verifying information in Yardi Voyager.


• Assists Senior Compliance Analyst in gathering corrections and resolving 100% lease up audit report discrepancies as requested including.


• Responsible for the review, income calculation, and verification of all application based on LIHTC criteria prior to approval for move-in, including Lease Up Properties.


• Responsible for the initial review and Checklist submission to new households applying via Café for assigned portfolio and all new Lease Up Properties.


• Work with community and Operation Leader’s during Lease Up to ensure timely approvals for files that go into Reg Review.


• Meet with Senior Leadership on goals and expectations for Move-ins based on Certificate of Occupancy forms that are completed for each building during Lease Up.


• Reviews findings letters from monitoring agencies and investors, coordinates with the appropriate VRD to complete the corrections and ensures that the response is delivered to the monitor on or before the required date.


• Monitors a percentage of files approved and disqualified by the Application Support team and provide “spot training” if discrepancies are discovered. Reports monthly findings to both Vice President of Application Services and Compliance Director.


• Reviews and submits required monthly reports to monitoring agencies; provides response to any report discrepancies. Reports must be reviewed monthly regardless of required reporting frequency.


• Responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with all monitoring personnel.


• Responsible to review monthly periodicals to ensure up to date with industry policies.

Pay for this position is commensurate with experience of candidate.

Knowledge and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.


• Knowledge of state specific requirements for assigned states.


• Must become familiar with Concord Management policies and procedures relating to both operations and compliance.


• Intermediate knowledge of computer programs including, but not limited to MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Property Management Software.


• Must possess a positive attitude, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills and develop positive working relationships with both internal and external team members.


• Must have the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, resolve conflicts, be proactive, work independently and follow tasks through to completion.


• Duties also require attention to detail and the ability to analyze complex data.


• Two plus years of experience with the Housing Credit and other federally assisted programs this includes two years of experience of reviewing and determining Housing Credit Program applicant eligibility.


• Experience with reviewing detail-oriented documentation in connection with banking, accounting, or other affordable housing programs.


• Experience working in a fast paced, high demand environment is preferred.


• Ability to speak, read and write English for safety and productivity reasons.