Fairstead · 8 hours ago
Compliance Lease Up Specialist- LIHTC
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expFairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building sustainable communities across the country. They are seeking a Compliance Lease-Up Specialist to lead compliance efforts during the lease-up phase, ensuring adherence to housing regulations and working alongside various teams to facilitate a smooth lease-up experience.
ConstructionReal Estate
Responsibilities
Oversee compliance during the initial lease-up and/or takeover phases, ensuring documentation and reporting are completed on time for management and external agencies
Ensure the accurate and timely processing of all tenant and resident third party verifications, and compliance paperwork requirements
Conduct detailed initial reviews of lease-up files, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and program eligibility prior to submission to regulatory agencies
Establish a standardized review process and Quality Assurance check to streamline file approvals and reduce error rates
Facilitate and schedule weekly compliance check-in calls to ensure goals and workflows keep pace with unit delivery, qualification, and occupancy timelines
Assist with onboarding and compliance support for new site team members, when needed
Ensure all final approved lease-up resident files are uploaded into SharePoint, OneSite/Yardi (as applicable), and investor platforms
Ensure the state monitoring databases are updated monthly (or more frequently) as required
Ensure documentation/forms used by site staff are up to date
Serve as the primary compliance liaison for file submissions, approvals, and audits
Ensure timely responses to audit findings and implement corrective action plans as necessary
Performs other duties assigned
Qualification
Required
90-100% Travel Required
Three (3) years of affordable housing compliance experience with strong knowledge of affordable housing multifamily leasing and compliance for both LIHTC and PBRA Section 8 programs
Must have recent experience with LIHTC Initial Lease-Ups or LIHTC Acquisition/Rehab Lease Ups
COS Certification through NCHM required or must be able to obtain within first 60 days of employment
Excellent communication skills - written and oral
Strong interpersonal skills, including experience managing people (in multiple locations preferred)
Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
Extremely detail-oriented
Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel functions
Preferred
HCCP, BOS, AHM, or other widely known affordable housing compliance certifications are preferred
Yardi and/or RealPage/OneSite experience (preferred) or ability to learn new software quickly
Benefits
Generous employer contribution for Medical and Dental.
Employer Paid Vision Plans.
Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%.
12 paid Holidays.
15 days of PTO.
7 Sick days.
Employer Paid Life Insurance.
Flexible Spending Account.
Nationwide Pet Insurance.
Disability Insurance.
Laser Correction Discount.
Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more.
Company
Fairstead
Fairstead is a vertically integrated, purpose-driven real estate developer, specializing in creating sustainable, high quality housing.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeff Goldberg
Chief Executive Officer
Avi Blum
Chief Accounting Officer
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