Senior Compliance Specialist — Affordable Housing

Job overview

The Senior Compliance Specialist role is an onsite, full-time position in New York, NY. Annual salary is $73,000–$78,000, with incentive pay and full benefits packages also available. Rose Associates works in real estate development, management, leasing, and marketing, and this role supports its affordable housing programs. The specialist oversees recertifications, move-in file compliance, reporting, and audits while guiding Affordable Housing Associates. The work helps ensure affordable housing programs meet applicable requirements and supports residents’ access to safe, high-quality homes.

What you'll do

• Oversee timely recertifications and verify move-in files against applicable program requirements
• supervise and guide Affordable Housing Associates
• maintain applicant waiting lists and recertification trackers
• run Yardi reports and coordinate completion plans
• ensure utility allowances and program increases are filed accurately and on time
• lead compliance work involving recertifications, rent registrations, and lease renewals
• prepare subsidy paperwork and agency reports
• support audits
• maintain audit-ready files
• liaise with ownership, agencies, and managers
• and respond to tenant inquiries in accordance with fair-housing requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior compliance specialist

affordable housing

$73,000–$78,000/year

new york ny

rose associates

lihtc

section 8

recertifications

yardi

housing compliance

audit preparation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Incentive pay and full benefits packages are available
• the posting also lists medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.

Why this role

The posting requires at least three years of affordable housing experience, including LIHTC, local programs, and rent stabilization. A New York State real estate license is required or must be obtained within 120 days; LIHTC certification must be obtained within the first year.

About the employer

Rose Associates Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Property Managers. Sector: 53.