Chattanooga, Tennessee- Community Compliance Manager (Multifamily & Affordable Housing

Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Community Compliance Manager (Multifamily & Affordable Housing)

Position Summary: The Community Compliance Manager will provide oversight and review all Tenant Recertification and/or Initial Certifications in accordance with all Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements. The role also involves reviewing, approving, and submitting all responses to outside agencies or lender reviews, and ensuring adherence to all applicable regulatory guidelines.

• Review and approve all Initial Certifications.
• Review and approve all Re‑Certifications/Renewals.
• Conduct random reviews of Resident Files at the site for order and completeness. Guide Community Management staff on compliance‑related issues as needed.
• Review and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports prepared by Community Management.
• Review and submit all audit/review responses prepared by Community Management.
• Assist with developing and facilitating internal compliance forms, policies, procedures, and training.
• Ensure compliance with affordable housing programs, including LIHTC, Section 8, Home, TCAP, NSP, 1602 Exchange, Bond, and Public Housing Authority Programs.
• Monitor and audit tenant files to confirm adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve all Move‑Ins, Unit Transfer, Annual and Interim Certifications to verify compliance within required timelines.
• Ensure timely submission of Compliance‑related documents, including 50058’s, MTW’s, 50059’s, and TIC’s.
• Monitor deadlines for annual recertifications and other compliance‑related reporting.
• Generate and review monthly EIV reports, ensuring onsite completion of required compliance monitoring.
• Assist with preparing responses and gathering supporting documentation for Management and Occupancy Reviews (MOR) and other audits.

• Conduct ongoing audits of tenant files, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with program requirements.
• Provide corrective action recommendations to Community Managers and the Community Leasing Specialist team for any identified compliance issues.
• Maintain and update compliance records in One Site and applicable state agency systems.
• Ensure that all required paperwork for Initial Qualifications, Syndicator Reviews, Lender Reviews, Move‑ins, Recertifications, and Internal Transfers aligns with Federal, State, and Local regulatory standards.

• Act as a compliance resource for Community Managers, ensuring they understand program requirements and deadlines.
• Conduct monthly site visits to review file compliance and perform sample audits of Move‑Ins, Annual, and Interim Certifications.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to onsite teams to enhance their compliance knowledge and effectiveness.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration between Community management and compliance leadership.

• Track and monitor compliance data using spreadsheets, ensuring accurate and up‑to‑date reporting.
• Generate and analyze compliance reports to track portfolio status and compliance trends.
• Submit timely and accurate compliance reports to regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain Compliance records in both One Site and online state agency systems.
• Adapt to changing regulations, organizational structures, and work priorities to ensure continued compliance.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the compliance function.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity in handling compliance‑related matters.
• Ensure all activities comply with company policies and local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

• Complete in‑house training within the first 90 days of employment.
• Passion – Enjoy the work you do; demonstrate a pleasant professional demeanor and show a desire for success.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – Exhibit behavior consistent with the Vision, Mission Statement, and Core Values of the Company; make the work environment enjoyable for self and others.

• College Degree preferred with experience in the affordable housing industry or at least 2 years of work experience in the affordable housing…