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Compliance Specialist - New York, NY

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In-Office
New York, NY, USA
73K-78K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
New York, NY, USA
73K-78K Annually
Senior level
Oversee affordable housing compliance programs, including recertifications, move-in files, rent registrations, lease renewals, subsidy paperwork, waiting lists, audits, and agency reporting. Supervise Affordable Housing Associates, maintain Yardi compliance records, verify income and rent restrictions, coordinate trainings, and ensure adherence to LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, HPD, HFA, HCR, SOTA, and rent stabilization requirements. Serve as a liaison among residents, property teams, ownership, and government agencies while maintaining audit-ready files.
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Make an Impact. Protect Affordability. Strengthen Communities.
At Rose Associates, compliance is about more than meeting requirements—it’s about helping ensure residents have access to safe, quality housing and that our affordable housing communities operate with integrity and excellence.
We’re seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Compliance Specialist to support and oversee key affordable housing compliance functions across our New York City portfolio. This is an opportunity to play an important role in maintaining regulatory compliance, strengthening operational processes, and supporting the teams responsible for delivering quality affordable housing.
If you bring strong knowledge of affordable housing programs, a sharp eye for detail, and a commitment to getting things right, we invite you to join our team.
What You'll Do
  • Drive Compliance Excellence: Oversee the recertification process, ensure timely completion, and review move-in files for compliance with applicable programs, including LIHTC, HPD, HFA, Section 8, HCR, and SOTA.
  • Keep Operations on Track: Maintain applicant waiting lists and recertification trackers, run Yardi reports, and coordinate follow-up to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Strengthen Team Performance: Guide and support Affordable Housing Associates, establish priorities, address workflow challenges, and conduct regular team meetings and training.
  • Maintain Accurate Records: Verify lease information, rental rates, agency details, apartment specifications, and financial terms. Prepare subsidy paperwork and process initial leases, renewals, and credits, including SCRIE, DRIE, and Section 8.
  • Support Reporting & Audits: Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual government reporting. Conduct compliance reviews and prepare documentation for state agency and syndicator audits.
  • Protect Regulatory Compliance: Monitor program requirements, income restrictions, rent registrations, lease renewals, utility allowances, and applicable LIHTC and HUD increases.
  • Build Strong Relationships: Partner with property management teams, residents, ownership representatives, and government agencies to resolve questions, maintain accurate documentation, and support positive resident experiences.
What You Bring
  • At least 3 years of affordable housing compliance experience, including LIHTC, local housing programs, and rent stabilization.
  • Extensive experience with Yardi, including RentCafe Affordable Housing, and Section 8 compliance.
  • Working knowledge of affordable housing regulations, recertifications, rent registrations, lease renewals, and income eligibility requirements.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and property management software, including On-Site.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and data-entry skills, with a solid foundation in mathematics.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with residents, colleagues, property management teams, and external agencies.
  • Previous supervisory experience is a plus.
  • Valid New York State real estate license or ability to obtain one within the first 120 days of employment. Active license holders must register their license with Rose Associates upon hire.
  • LIHTC certification, to be obtained within the first year of employment and maintained.
  • Authorization to work in the United States.
Compensation & Benefits
$73,000 - $78,000 annual base salary, plus significant performance-based incentive compensation opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join Rose Associates and help support the programs, people, and processes that keep affordable housing communities running effectively. If you’re ready to bring your compliance expertise to a collaborative team where accuracy, accountability, and resident impact matter, we’d like to hear from you.
Work Environment & Essential Job Requirements
This is an on-site position in New York City requiring regular interaction with residents, colleagues, property management teams, and visitors. The role requires the ability to move throughout the office and perform duties in a professional, collaborative environment. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.
Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law.
Rose Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Beware of Recruitment Fraud: We are committed to protecting job seekers from recruitment fraud. Please be aware that all official communication regarding opportunities with our firm will come exclusively from an email address ending in @RoseNYC.com. We will never request payment, financial information, or sensitive personal documentation during the application process, and we will never extend a job offer without first conducting a formal in-person interview. If you receive a message that appears suspicious or does not originate from this domain, please mark it as spam or phishing and report it to us directly at [email protected].
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