Compliance Specialist

JES Holdings, LLC

Compliance Specialist supporting Fairway Management's affordable housing compliance across multiple properties. Managing documentation and ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations with a focus on detail and organization.

Posted 7/1/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the administration and monitoring of affordable housing compliance requirements across a multi-property portfolio.
Responsible for review and processing of compliance documentation, audit and inspection support, regulatory reporting, tracking of corrective actions, and maintenance of critical compliance records and systems.
Work closely with the Compliance Manager, site teams, Regional Managers, and other internal stakeholders to help ensure adherence to federal, state, investor, and company compliance requirements.
Review, finalize, and seal approved TICs in OneSite, ensuring all required documentation, approvals, and data entries are complete and accurate prior to final processing.
Review and evaluate set-aside swaps and transfer requests to confirm program eligibility, unit designation compliance, and adherence to applicable regulatory and company requirements.
Conduct detailed file reviews prior to submission to state agencies, investors, syndicators, or other third parties for audits.
Coordinate and manage responses to file audits and agency reviews, including gathering documentation, tracking findings, facilitating corrections, and supporting timely resolution.
Maintain and monitor inspection report tracking and IRS Form 8823 tracking, documenting findings, status updates, required follow-up actions, and resolution timelines for assigned properties.
Maintain internal review timelines, workflow expectations, and quality control standards to support accurate and timely completion of compliance-related responsibilities.
Identify, document, and track file deficiencies, communicate required corrections to site personnel, and follow through with property teams to ensure deficiencies are resolved within required timeframes.
Maintain current income limits, rent limits, and utility allowances for assigned properties and ensure updates are reflected accurately in internal systems, reference tools, and compliance processes.
Create, update, and maintain state-specific property information sheets to ensure key regulatory, operational, and reporting requirements are documented and readily accessible.
Prepare new and update Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans (AFHMPs) for properties.
Generate and distribute past due reports and other compliance monitoring reports to identify delinquent certifications, outstanding deficiencies, upcoming deadlines, and unresolved compliance issues.
Prepare and assist with implementation of corrective action plans in partnership with Compliance Managers, site staff, and Regional Managers to address audit findings or operational gaps.
Maintain and update centralized tracking systems for all properties, including compliance calendars, audit logs, inspection logs, deficiency trackers, and reporting schedules.
Manage the preparation, review, and submission of Tax Credit and HOME reports to syndicators, investors, and state agencies, ensuring completeness and adherence to submission deadlines.
Administer OneSite and LMS user management, including user setup, access changes, and maintenance of system permissions.
Prepare Resident Selection Criteria for new properties, ensuring documents align with program requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience as a Corporate Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist.
Comprehensive knowledge of HUD Section 8, LIHTC, portable vouchers, Rural Development, and market-rate housing programs.
COS, Tax Credit, BOS, or equivalent compliance certifications preferred.
Proficiency in RealPage (OneSite) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage large, multi-state portfolios.
Professional, respectful, and collaborative demeanor with strong communication skills.
Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends to meet priority deadlines.
Ability to travel to assigned sites as needed.
Coachable, mature, and solutions-oriented with the ability to partner effectively with leadership.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel across the state up to 30%.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Compliance Documentation ReviewRegulatory ReportingAudit SupportFile Review and EvaluationCorrective Action PlansInspection Report TrackingDeficiency TrackingTax Credit ReportingResident Selection Criteria PreparationData Entry Accuracy

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsCollaborative DemeanorSolutions-Oriented Approach

Certifications

COS CertificationTax Credit CertificationBOS Certification