Regional Compliance Specialist

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The Regional Compliance Specialist is responsible for all aspects of Project-Based Section 8, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, HOME, and Bond compliance for Monroe Group’s growing portfolio. The position evaluates and monitors all properties within the portfolio to ensure compliance with applicable affordable housing programs, keeps current on all changes to affordable housing regulations, and assists in the distribution and training of this information to Property Management staff on a national basis.

The role reports to the Director of Compliance and is based in the Denver Corporate office. This role will oversee properties in SC, MN, AL, TN, and GA; the ideal candidate will reside in one of these states.

• Evaluate agency requirements and implement compliance procedures for development for all properties
• Keep current on all updates and changes in affordable housing programs and requirements; monitor state agencies and provide updates to the Compliance Manager
• Assure that Property Management staff receives clear and concise written notification and interpretations of program changes
• Respond to compliance-related questions from Property Operations personnel
• Ensure all properties employ correct leasing forms and procedures (including tenant screening) and comply with applicable leasing laws
• Coordinate all file reviews and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory agreements for each property
• Ensure that all tax credit project first‑year tenant files are 100% in compliance
• Ensure that all tax credit tenant files are 100% compliant
• Ensure that all tax‑exempt bond project tenant files are 100% in compliance
• Ensure that HUD project‑based Section 8 tenant files are 100% in compliance
• Ensure that all HOME project files are 100% in compliance
• Coordinate documentation and attendance for Management Reviews with Community Manager, Regional PMs, and State Compliance Agency prior to on‑site reviews
• Remain in close contact with Regional PMs regarding compliance issues at specific properties, review issues with RPMs, and establish deadlines for properties to come into compliance
• Report all non‑compliant properties and work with the Director of Compliance to develop action plans
• Act as primary contact with local HUD and State Compliance Agencies; contact new HUD and State Agencies when new properties enter the portfolio
• Monitor, review, and approve all responses for MOR, LIHTC, HOME, Bond, and all other agency audit responses as required in a complete and consistent manner
• Ensure timely response delivery by stipulated deadlines
• Complete annual/quarterly/monthly compliance reporting as required
• Assure that all first‑year files from each property have been copied and filed in a central location
• In partnership with the RPM and Director of Compliance, provide orientation and training to new property managers
• Assess and make recommendations to the Director of Compliance regarding compliance procedures and training needs for Property Managers in accordance with company policies and guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Strong knowledge of LIHTC regulations and Project-Based Section 8/Tax Credit residential properties; acquisition rehabilitation experience is a plus; multi‑state experience is a plus
• 3‑5 years of experience in property management (subsidy, tax credit, elderly, conventional, etc.)
• Must be able to travel to properties across the U.S.; estimated travel up to two weeks per month in the first year and as needed thereafter
• Must be able to travel to acquisition rehabs one week a month or more, depending on level of support needed, for properties initially LRITC certifying existing tenants
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational excellence, and team orientation
• Strong project management skills
• Must be able to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
• Must be able to meet assigned deadlines
• On‑site Property Management experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience
• At least 3 years of…