Affordable Housing Compliance Expert

• Audit resident files across LIHTC (Section 42), HUD Section 8 (HCV, PBV, and PBRA), USDA Rural Development, and related programs for compliance with program rules
• Apply expert judgment to complex and ambiguous files involving income and asset calculations, imputed income, deductions, and non-standard scenarios
• Validate automated compliance outputs against program requirements
• Identify, document, and elevate cases requiring manual review
• Surface patterns and edge cases to product and engineering teams to guide automation priorities and product improvements
• Create internal reference guides and document compliance decisions made during product development
• Develop representative test cases and support UAT before product releases
• Work with customers and internal product and engineering teams to improve affordable housing compliance workflows

• 3+ years of hands-on affordable housing compliance file review or auditing experience
• Deep practical knowledge of LIHTC (Section 42), HUD Section 8 (HCV, PBV, PBRA), and ideally USDA Rural Development
• Experience with income and asset determinations, certifications and recertifications, and tenant file requirements
• Background as a state housing finance agency auditor, operator-side compliance professional, or third-party compliance reviewer
• One or more relevant certifications: COS, SHCM, TCS, BOS, HCCP, NCP, or similar credentials
• Strong written communication and ability to document findings precisely and explain compliance reasoning to non-experts
• Ability to work through ambiguous, complex cases independently and at high volume
• Experience in a software/SaaS environment, or comfort translating program rules into software logic
• Experience with TRACS/MAT submissions, MORs, or state agency monitoring reviews
• Familiarity with AI and/or automation as they relate to compliance workflows
• Candidates located within commuting distance of NYC must be able to work from the office 4-5 days per week

Demonstrates extensive knowledge of affordable housing compliance, particularly in LIHTC and HUD programs, with strong capabilities in auditing, documentation, and communication. Proficient in navigating complex compliance scenarios and collaborating with product teams to enhance workflows.

• Affordable Housing Compliance
• LIHTC (Section 42)
• HUD Section 8 (HCV, PBV, PBRA)
• Income and Asset Determinations
• Relevant Certifications (COS, SHCM, TCS, BOS, HCCP, NCP)

• File Review
• Auditing
• Compliance Documentation
• Income Calculations Asset Calculations
• Tenant File Requirements
• Test Case Development
• UAT Support
• Automation Priorities
• Software Logic Translation

• Strong Written Communication
• Independent Problem Solving
• Ability to Work at High Volume

• COS
• SHCM
• TCS
• BOS
• HCCP
• NCP

• Affordable Housing
• Compliance Workflows
• State Agency Monitoring Reviews
• USDA Rural Development
• MORs

• TRACS
• MAT
• SaaS Environment