Compliance Specialist, Multifamily

Job Title Compliance Specialist, Multifamily   (https://careers.cushmanwakefield.com/) Job Description Summary Compliance Specialists monitor the affordable components on all affordable apartment communities in assigned portfolios. Perform a full range of resident file reviews and regulatory reporting. Work is performed according to generally accepted standards and within policies included in state and federal law and administrative regulations. Compliance Specialists must exercise independent judgment and are subject to periodic reviews on the basis of results achieved.   Job Description ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:   Reviews new applicant files and recertification packages for regulatory eligibility   Provides support and guidance to on-site teams through e-mails and phone calls   Provides support and guidance to regional managers   Monitors continuing program compliance for properties   Reviews and updates “Reports Due” spreadsheet   Holds weekly calls with “At Risk Properties” to review/discuss issues   Reviews occupancy summaries and unit status reports   Prepares upcoming recertification summary   Assists in preparing sites for agency reviews   Reports audit findings to Regional Managers and assists management with recommendations to develop appropriate action plans to address identified risks   Responsible for the accurate and timely submission of all regulatory required reports   Updates monthly audit status reports   Updates property contact sheets   Tracks benchmarking and prepares monthly benchmarking reports   Obtains utility allowance updates from public housing authorities   Ensures sensitive data is secure and managed appropriately within the compliance department and throughout the organization   Demonstrates high standards of conduct and ethics as well as appropriate judgment, independence, and discretion   Performs other tasks as required when directed by Company management   COMPETENCIES:    Ability to work under supervision and be able to follow and apply National Practices   Ability to read, analyze and interpret regulatory agreements, reports, and legal documents   Ability to compare, compute, compile, copy, analyze, coordinate, synthesize, negotiate, instruct, and communicate   Ability to analyze and resolve problems and be able to set and meet goals   Ability to maintain flexibility and creativity in a variety of situations and be able to maintain confidentiality   Strong organizational and time-management skills and have the ability to multi-task   Ability to use computer and advanced working knowledge of e-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint   Ability to read, write and understand English   IMPORTANT EDUCATION    High School Diploma, GED, Trade, Technical, or Vocational school     IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE    3+ years of related experience   WORK ENVIRONMENT   This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time. They must be able to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly operate office machinery. The employee must be able to travel up to 10% of the time. Travel may vary in frequency and duration. The employee must be able to demonstrate the ability to exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.    OTHER DUTIES   This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.   COMPANY BENEFITS   120 Hours Paid Time Off annually; prorated upon hire   40 Hours Sick Time annually; prorated upon hire   2 Volunteer Days annually to give back to causes important to you and your community   12+ Company Holidays annually   Paid Parental Leave to support you and your family   Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, along with supplementary benefit options, including pet insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, and early access to pay, to support your health and wellbeing   Company Discounts Program offering savings with many major retailers and service providers   Personal & Professional Development Resources, including access to LinkedIn Learning, for continued learning and growth   Employee Assistance Program & Counseling Services offering confidential guidance and resources when you need them   Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on