Compliance Specialist – Regional Office Based

Dominium

Compliance Specialist managing compliance functions for a portfolio of 5,000 affordable housing units across various states. Overseeing all compliance aspects including audits and stakeholder relations.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeDallas • Arizona, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining compliance functions for a diverse portfolio of approximately 5,000 affordable housing units across multiple states
Takes full ownership of overseeing and maintaining compliance for a portfolio of approximately 5,000 affordable housing units across multiple states
Exhibits expertise in all current affordable compliance requirements and monitors policy changes, including Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8, Tax Exempt Bond, and HOME programs
Sets compliant rent and utility allowances for the portfolio
Ensures timely and accurate affordable compliance reporting to all stakeholders
Manages and meets deadlines for tasks tracked in the Corporate Compliance Workfront system
Collaborates with state specialists and supervisors to develop consistent and efficient policies and procedures
Leads Compliance Coordinators and Technicians in file review, policy development, audits, and training
Ensures the portfolio is accurately reflected and maintained in all affordable housing software and IT systems including but not limited to Yardi, PDB, RightSource, Rent Café Affordable Housing, SharePoint, and Workfront, taking full ownership and exercising autonomy in the active updating and upkeep of these systems within the portfolio
Maintains positive relationships with State Housing Finance Agencies, Project-Based Contract Administrators, syndicators, investors, and other stakeholders
Provides oversight, planning, and preparation for affordable program audits, and responds timely to agencies and stakeholders in a compliant manner
Leads the compliance portion of distressed, intake, and critical path meetings for new acquisitions and new construction properties, resyndications, and value events
Manages first-year credit delivery, including submission of first-year files to syndicators, maintenance of Yardi-generated lease-up report, and completion of audit responses
Identifies and notifies property operations of compliance risks as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of experience in affordable housing compliance
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a compliance specific position with oversight of multifamily affordable programs, including but not limited to the LIHTC Program
Demonstrated experience responding to affordable housing agency physical and file audits for the LIHTC, Project-Based Section 8, Tax Exempt Bond, and/or HOME programs
Demonstrated experience reporting to affordable housing agency required under the LIHTC, Project-Based Section 8, Tax Exempt Bond, and/or HOME programs
In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local affordable housing regulations
Proficiency in affordable housing software and IT systems, including Yardi, PDB, RightSource, Rent Café Affordable Housing, SharePoint, and Workfront
Knowledge of HUD Section 8 and 236 verification processes
Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple demands, and meet deadlines
High level of initiative and ability to work independently
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong leadership and team collaboration abilities
Certifications such as Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP), or similar are preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Incentive bonus program
Training and development programs
Career growth
Community volunteer and outreach programs
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including:
Basic Life and AD&D
Employee, Spouse and Child Supplemental Life and AD&D
Short and Long-Term Disability insurance
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
Health Savings Accounts
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Whole Life)
Employee Assistance Program
401(K) plan
Health and Financial Wellness Programs
Paid Time Off including Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Education Reimbursement
Employee Recognition
Dominium Employee Emergency Fund

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Hard Skills & Tools

affordable housing complianceLIHTC ProgramProject-Based Section 8Tax Exempt BondHOME programscompliance reportingfile auditsHUD Section 8 verificationrisk identificationfirst-year credit delivery

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillswritten communicationverbal communicationattention to detailorganizational skillsleadership abilitiesteam collaborationinitiativetask prioritization

Certifications

Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS)Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)