Compliance Specialist, Business

At Fairfield Homes, Inc., our Compliance Specialists play a vital role in supporting our on‑site teams and residents to ensure compliance with affordable housing programs while being part of a team that values work‑life balance, growth, and doing the right thing.

Minimum 1 year in the affordable housing industry (i.e. HUD, RD, and/or LIHTC).

Hybrid. This is a hybrid position based out of your primary residence. Ohio applicants will be given priority to align with business needs.

$21 – $23 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

At Fairfield Homes, we are committed to creating a positive and rewarding experience by welcoming, growing and celebrating all our employees. As a family‑owned and operated company, we know first‑hand that taking care of you and your family’s needs is just as important as taking care of our residents.

We foster a culture where team members demonstrated a growth mindset, a can‑do attitude, and a commitment to excellence, while supporting one another and our communities.

To demonstrate this commitment to you, full‑time employees receive the following benefits and perks:

• Standard 4‑day workweek (34 hours worked = 40 hours paid)
• Substantial PTO & paid holidays

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Company sponsored life insurance policy
• 401k and company match

• On‑Demand Pay (get paid early!)
• Education Assistance
• Charitable giving opportunities
• A culture where employees are recognized and celebrated

You are a Compliance Specialist I with at least one (1) year of experience in affordable housing who is responsible for processing verifications from start to finish, communicating directly with residents and third‑party verifiers to get necessary information. Delivering the highest level of customer service, your goal is to work towards the compliance goal of having 100% on‑time recertifications.

• Follow, promote and enforce safety policies, practices, and procedures to ensure safe working conditions and behaviors are maintained.
• Ensure certifications processed comply with Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Section 8, Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) and all other income‑restricted programs for the portfolio. Oversee the qualification of initial move‑in files, ongoing annual and interim recertification files and overall compliance for all existing affordable units within the portfolio.
• Stay current with federal, state and local updates about various program requirements.
• Improve the overall results of LIHTC, HUD and RD audits by enhancing the compliance and quality assurance methods of the Compliance Department and by ensuring 100% of the resident files (critical components) are uploaded and reviewed according to Company protocols.
• Spearhead and audit the completion of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Maintain compliant lease records to ensure positive file inspections/reviews set‑forth by the Company, regulatory agencies, investors, partners and other applicable parties.
• Create, distribute and track all verification documents for resident files, including income, assets, deductions and other required verification forms.
• Calculate income, assets and deductions.
• Review documents provided by residents, applicants and property management to determine eligibility with all applicable programs.
• Communicate with third‑party verifiers to gather required information.
• Partner with Community Managers and residents to complete the verification process.
• Contact residents with any questions, concerns or additional information.
• Provide the…