Regional Compliance Specialist

As a Regional Compliance Specialist at Cirrus Asset Management, your primary responsibilities will include ensuring that properties comply with LIHTC, HUD, and local regulations. You will manage compliance tasks such as audits, inspections, and reporting, while also maintaining updated policies and procedures. Moreover, a big part of your role will involve training staff on compliance systems like Yardi and fostering strong communication with stakeholders to resolve compliance issues efficiently.

Candidates applying for the Regional Compliance Specialist role at Cirrus Asset Management should ideally have over 5 years of experience in affordable housing compliance or property management, as well as experience with auditing files. Familiarity with Yardi’s affordable housing platform and Microsoft Office 365 is required. An associate degree is preferred, along with industry certifications such as COS, HCCP, CPM, or CAM to enhance your skills.

Essential skills for the Regional Compliance Specialist role at Cirrus Asset Management include excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, especially when interacting with stakeholders. Additionally, problem-solving skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, and a detail-oriented mindset are vital. Proficiency in utilizing technology for compliance tasks will also be an advantage in this fast-paced environment.

Yes, the Regional Compliance Specialist position at Cirrus Asset Management requires up to 25% travel across multiple states. Being flexible and open to travel will be essential to effectively oversee compliance tasks across our various properties and ensure adherence to regulations.

The annual salary for the Regional Compliance Specialist at Cirrus Asset Management is set at $70,000. This reflects the skills and experience required to effectively manage compliance responsibilities and contribute positively to our organization.

When answering this question, focus on specific examples of your past auditing experience, detailing the types of files you audited and the regulatory standards you ensured compliance with. Highlight any successful outcomes or improvements made due to your audits, emphasizing your attention to detail and ability to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.

In your response, demonstrate your ability to tailor training sessions based on team needs. Discuss the resources you’ve used in the past, such as guidebooks or hands-on training methods, and provide examples of how you’ve empowered teams to feel more independent in tackling compliance tasks.

To respond effectively, share your strategies for managing competing deadlines, such as prioritizing based on urgency and potential impacts. Discuss a specific scenario where you successfully balanced multiple tasks and maintained compliance, leading to a favorable outcome.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to outline your experience. Describe the compliance issue, your role in addressing it, the actions you took to resolve it, and the result of your efforts. Be sure to emphasize teamwork and communication in your approach.

Discuss specific tools you've used such as Yardi or other software platforms for compliance tracking. Highlight how these tools enhanced your efficiency and ability to manage compliance tasks while ensuring accessibility and organization of key documents.

Answer this question by mentioning your methods for staying informed, such as attending industry conferences, subscribing to relevant publications, or being a part of professional organizations. Highlight your proactive approach to adapting to changes to ensure compliance efforts remain effective.

When responding, emphasize the importance of clear, concise communication. Outline your approach for presenting compliance issues, which could include preparing reports summarizing findings and proposing corrective action plans. Mention examples where your communication led to timely resolution.

Discuss your level of proficiency with Yardi, including specific tasks or projects where you utilized the system for compliance functions. Explain how your understanding of Yardi’s features aids in ensuring adherence to regulations and managing data effectively.

Your answer should emphasize your commitment to confidentiality by discussing policies you adhere to or specific practices you follow for protecting sensitive information. Provide examples that illustrate your trustworthiness and adherence to compliance standards.

In responding, share a personal philosophy or methodology that guides your problem-solving process. Provide an example demonstrating how you've successfully tackled regulatory challenges in the past by thinking critically and collaborating with teams to find innovative solutions.