Regional Compliance Specialist

At Cirrus Asset Management, we are dedicated to providing exceptional property management services to property owners and residents alike. With our expertise and passion for real estate, we strive to create a seamless and rewarding experience for all parties involved.

Our company culture is defined by its unwavering commitment to integrity, empowerment, respect, teamwork, innovation, and exceptional customer service. These values shape our everyday actions and guide us in achieving our mission and serving our clients effectively. 

What's in it for you?

• Paid Holiday, Sick, and Vacation Time
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Healthcare Spending or Reimbursement Accounts such as HSAs, FSAs, HRPs, and HRAs

As a Regional Compliance Specialist at Cirrus, you will ensure properties adhere to regulatory requirements from agencies like LIHTC, HUD, and local jurisdictions. Key responsibilities include managing compliance tasks such as audits, inspections, reporting, and maintaining updated policies and procedures. You will support and train staff on compliance and property management systems like Yardi, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. While not a supervisory role, this position is critical in guiding site staff on compliance practices and effectively communicating with management teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Compliance Oversight: Ensures Cirrus properties comply with all regulatory requirements (e.g., LIHTC, HUD, HOME) and manages tools like Secure Systems and SAVE. Conducts file reviews, audits, and research on applicable laws and client agreements.
• Communication: Reports compliance issues, develops corrective action plans, and communicates financial risks (e.g., payment delays, LIHTC violations). Keeps teams updated using tracking tools and workflows.
• Professionalism: Meets deadlines, maintains organized records, and communicates clearly with staff and stakeholders. Upholds confidentiality and fosters professional relationships.
• Collaboration and Problem-Solving: Works with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, adapt to regulatory changes, and improve compliance operations. Develops innovative solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Support and Training: Provides tailored support to teams, increasing their independence through training, milestones, and resources like the 4350.3 and LIHTC guide 8823. Responds promptly to support requests and escalates when needed.

Required Skills:

• Capable of communicating clearly and influentially with stakeholders at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintains composure and remains unflustered, even under pressure.
• Understands goals, develops plans, and delivers results.
• Skilled in developing scopes of work, obtaining proposals, negotiating with vendors, and overseeing project execution.
• Efficiently balances multiple competing priorities.
• Focused on finding solutions that are as close to optimal for all parties involved.
• Understands the importance of details while keeping the big picture in mind.
• Embraces new technology to deliver faster and better results.

Education/Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in the affordable housing compliance, property management, or a related field - Required
• 5+ years’ auditing files 
• 5+ years’ experience with Yardi’s affordable housing platform, or similar, and Microsoft Office 365 products
• Associate degree preferred, or equivalent experience. - Required

Certificates and Licenses:

Industry certification such as COS, HCCP, CPM, CAM or similar preferred

25% travel to multiple states. 

Looking for candidates in the Pacific time zone. Required

Annual Salary - $70,000

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.