Recertification Specialist

Description

Each affiliate company works together to cohesively acquire property, develop it to its full potential, and manage it efficiently, assuring that each investment achieves and maintains maximum value and profitability while strengthening the community in which the assets are located.

• Occasional travel throughout New York City to multiple properties for tenant interviews, file audits, and in-person support of leasing and compliance operations.
• Monitor recertification deadlines and compliance milestones using Yardi and internal management systems.
• Work closely with Leasing to support lease-up compliance, including eligibility screening and subsidy paperwork.
• Promptly respond to audit findings and file correction requests, implementing corrective action plans as needed.
• Update tenant certifications in Yardi and other compliance tracking systems with accuracy and timeliness.
• Resolve documentation issues collaboratively with tenants and property teams to maintain file integrity.
• Stay current on changes in federal, state, and local housing regulations, program guidelines, and best practices.
• Review income, household composition, and eligibility documentation to ensure compliance with all applicable affordable housing program regulations.
• Act as a resource for compliance questions and troubleshooting.
• Maintain comprehensive, organized, and audit-ready tenant files in accordance with HPD, HDC, HCR/HFA, NYCHA, HUD, and other agency guidelines.
• Prepare for and support periodic audits and inspections by regulatory agencies or internal auditors.
• Assist with non-compliance cases, reasonable accommodation requests, and appeals related to tenant certifications.
• Maintain open and clear communication channels with Property Management, Leasing, Social Services, and Compliance teams to track recertification progress and address bottlenecks.
• Generate and submit required reports to regulatory agencies and internal leadership on occupancy, recertification status, compliance metrics, and audit outcomes.
• Facilitate the annual and interim recertification processes for assigned portfolio, coordinating with tenants and site staff to collect all required documentation.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with regulatory agencies, onsite teams, and residents to facilitate smooth compliance operations.
• Develop and implement process improvements to streamline compliance workflows and increase efficiency.
• Perform other related duties and ad hoc tasks as assigned to support leasing, compliance, and property-level initiatives.

Requirements

• Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with residents, colleagues, and agency representatives.
• Possess knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• NYS Notary Public license preferred
• LIHTC Certification preferred
• 2+ years of experience in affordable housing compliance, with a strong emphasis on managing LIHTC, Rent Stabilization, Section 8, and HOME program units.
• Proficiency with Yardi or comparable property management systems, and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated expertise with the NYC affordable housing regulatory environment and compliance requirements.

Benefits

$68,000 - 75,000/yr.

• Development: virtual courses, tuition reimbursement, lunch and learns and wellness programs.
• Balance: paid time off, 9 company holidays, hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office and 1 remote (subject to your location and role). We offer a fun-fast paced culture that's a perfect mix of high performance.
• Health: We proudly offer a full suite of health benefits! Thats medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and even pet insurance for your furry family, to name a few. We also provide Life Insurance employer paid (basic with option to purchase more), Enhanced Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage!
• Wealth: great pay, 401(k) plan with a very generous employer match and vesting schedule because your retirement is just as important to us as it is to you!

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance