Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist

Job Type
Programmatic/Project Management
Organization
FinePoint Associates, LLC
Contact Name
Elaine Nickerson
Contact Email
elaine@finepointassociates.com
Contact Phone
Address

PO Box 1242
Westford, MA
United States

Job Description

FinePoint Associates, LLC is currently seeking to fill a Compliance Specialist position in our Affordable Housing Services Division. Our clients are Participating Jurisdictions who administer Federal HOME funds, as well as the funding sources listed below, for affordable housing development and management.

FinePoint Associates conducts on-site monitoring reviews to determine compliance with affordable housing funding rules and regulations for rental housing and first-time homebuyer programs (including HOME, HIF, HSF, CIPF, CATNHP, TOD, CBH, FCF and/or AHTF soft subsidy programs and LIP) to ensure that the properties meet property standards, are in sound financial condition and that all specific contract and loan requirements are being met. The Compliance Specialist is one of the members of FinePoint Associates who conducts the monitoring reviews throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The ideal candidate is familiar with compliance monitoring, affordable housing, real estate asset management and the principles of real estate financing. The candidate can analyze property operating statements and cash flow statements. She/he has experience with annual household income documentation procedures, property management and understands minimum property standards in affordable housing. 

She/he has excellent writing skills and general communication skills; can manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet required deadlines. She/he can demonstrate the ability to work independently and arrange a schedule to meet the requirements of the job. She/he meets deadlines without reminders. Finally, the ideal candidate has demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Knowledge of federal, state and local funding sources for the development of affordable housing, including permanent, transitional and special needs housing; especially; HOME, HIF, HSF, CIPF, CATNHP, TOD, CBH, FCF and AHTF soft subsidy programs and LIP
  2. Ability to understand, explain and apply complex laws, regulations, guidelines and procedures regarding affordable housing programs.
  3. Knowledge of the principles and practices of affordable housing management.
  4. Knowledge of the principles and practices of real estate asset management.
  5. Knowledge of affordable housing compliance monitoring.
  6. Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral expression, including the ability to make public presentations to different audiences.
  7. Ability to work independently and within a team, and to take initiative while understanding/respecting boundaries.
  8. Ability to work efficiently and effectively, gather information, draw conclusions and make recommendations related to the Program activities/guidelines/policies.
  9.  Ability to manage a variety of tasks, organize workload and meet required deadlines.
  10. Ability to assume a leadership role in a team setting and to facilitate group participation/process.
  11. Excellent computer skills, including G Suite, MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  12. Multi-lingual 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

Bachelor of Arts, or Equivalent

  • At least four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in:
    • affordable housing property management, 
    • affordable housing program management, 
    • affordable housing program development or; 
    • affordable housing program administration.

Special Requirements: Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License is required as well as access to a car. Travel by car to different property locations throughout the Commonwealth is part of the job.

Note: All Specialists work from their own homes, using own computer equipment. Specialists make their own schedule for the most part, and work independently. This freedom has allowed current staff to participate in various life interests that a traditional job schedule does not allow. Compensation is based on hourly pay rates. Variations to this current arrangement may be possible.

All candidates are subject to a criminal background check (CORI)

PAY RANGE: Pay is determined by years of experience and education directly related to the position.

FinePoint Associates, LLC is An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Benefits include options to participate in retirement plan, health and dental insurance.

Application Instruction

Interested applicants must submit a resume, writing sample and references by email to : 

Elaine@FinePointAssociates.com  

Please do not telephone about this position.  FinePoint will follow up, pending review of your emailed submission.