Compliance Manager

At Atlantic Housing Foundation, the Compliance Manager is pivotal in overseeing property compliance related to LIHTC, HUD, LURA, and bond regulations. This role involves preparing compliance reports, auditing resident certification files, monitoring HAP billing, and providing training on Yardi for property managers. By ensuring adherence to these regulations, the Compliance Manager helps maintain the integrity of over 10,000 affordable housing units.

To be a successful candidate for the Compliance Manager role at Atlantic Housing Foundation, you should have at least three years of experience in property management or as an assistant manager. A degree is required, along with proficiency in Yardi and Excel. Your experience will be key in solving problems and ensuring compliance across various regulations.

The Compliance Manager at Atlantic Housing Foundation plays a crucial role by ensuring that all property management activities comply with relevant regulations. This includes conducting audits, preparing reports, and providing essential training to property managers, thus supporting them in maintaining adherence to LIHTC and HUD guidelines, while also ensuring that residents benefit from quality affordable housing.

In the role of Compliance Manager at Atlantic Housing Foundation, you will primarily use Yardi for property set-up and compliance tracking. Your proficiency with Excel will also be essential in analyzing data, preparing reports, and facilitating seamless communication between compliance and property management teams, thereby ensuring that operational standards are met efficiently.

As a Compliance Manager at Atlantic Housing Foundation, you’ll enjoy a robust benefits package that includes a competitive salary, paid time off, educational reimbursement, and opportunities for upward mobility. Additionally, you will receive health care benefits, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, and the chance to make a real impact in the community through your work in affordable housing.

In responding to this question, outline your specific experience with relevant compliance regulations such as LIHTC, HUD, and any others that relate to your previous roles. Highlight your ability to keep up with regulatory changes and how you've implemented compliance protocols in your past positions.

Discuss your organizational strategies, such as using task management tools or techniques, to prioritize compliance tasks based on deadlines and the urgency of issues. Mention your ability to balance long-term projects with ongoing compliance requirements effectively.

Think of a specific situation where you identified and resolved a compliance issue. Describe the context, the steps you took to address it, and the outcome. This shows your problem-solving skills and ability to maneuver regulatory complexities.

Express your enthusiasm for training as a key aspect of the Compliance Manager role. Share examples of how you've successfully trained teams or individuals, emphasizing your communication skills and the importance of comprehensive training in maintaining compliance.

Detail your familiarity with Yardi and how you’ve used it in previous roles. Provide examples of specific tasks you’ve accomplished using Yardi, such as data entry for compliance or generating reports, illustrating your technical proficiency.

Discuss the resources you utilize to stay current with compliance regulations, such as industry publications, webinars, or professional networks. Highlight your proactive approach to continuous learning and commitment to compliance.

Share a situation where deadlines conflicted, emphasizing how you assessed priorities and communicated with stakeholders. Effective conflict management showcases strong organizational and leadership skills.

Explain your systematic approach to reporting, including double-checking data, using checklists, and involving team members in the review process. Accuracy is crucial in compliance reporting, and your methods should reflect that.

Discuss your openness to feedback and how you view it as an opportunity for improvement. Share how you interact with auditors positively and constructively to ensure compliance while addressing any findings promptly.

Articulate your management style, such as collaborative or supportive. Provide an example of how your leadership style has motivated a team or improved processes within your previous roles, reinforcing your capability to lead effectively.