Senior Manager, Compliance

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Goldrich Kest (GK) is a diversified real estate development and management group of companies and partnerships.  Its focus is to expand its portfolio of proven and well-located properties including multi-family, industrial, retail, commercial and congregate care through acquisition and development while providing stable cash flow to its partners and outside investors.

Corporate | Senior Manager, Compliance (Affordable Property Management)

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Position Information:

• Salary Range: $98k - $150k yearly (DOE)
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (8:30am – 5:30pm)
• Exempt

Job Summary

At Goldrich Kest our people are our greatest asset.  GK is seeking a Senior Manager with a demonstrated record of achievement to lead the Affordable Compliance group supporting the multi-family Affordable Portfolio and LOWMOD units in the conventional portfolio. This highly important position will be accountable for regulatory compliance per HUD or monitoring agency requirements of the entire residential portfolio.  The Senior Manager will guide a team of compliance specialists and support the property management team through engaged training, guidance and technical support, conducting quality assurance audits; developing HUD and/or company policies and procedures to assure compliance in all areas related to housing program(s), Train the Affordable Property Management Team.  Oversee Annual Recertification Status for entire Affordable Portfolio.

Essential Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

• 1.       Analyze, evaluate, and monitors changes in Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations and guidelines, Fair Housing and other city/state regulations and prepares new or revised policies and procedures as necessary.
• 2.       Develop and administers training programs as they relate to GK company policies, HUD, other related program policies, regulations and implements procedures for the site staff.
• 3.       Oversee Section 504 Reasonable Accommodation policy, procedure and implementation.
• 4.       Review MOR responses and recommendations for adequacy and soundness of findings and recommendations.
• 5.       Oversee annual recertification through compliance audits and makes written recommendations for staff and operational improvements to enhance policy compliance and efficiency.
• 6.       Oversee the CLA audits and internal file audit programs.
• 7.       Oversee Windsor Compliance partnership by having a phone conference on a monthly basis.
• 8.       Collaborate with various departments on special projects, training and mentoring, and/or implementations.
• 9.       Consult with legal counsel related to legal issues or matters; makes recommendations on correspondence responses and implements procedures for compliance.
• 10.    Executes supervisory responsibilities over assigned staff including hiring, training, performance reviews, etc.
• 11.    Serve on special task force or committees for the purpose of reviewing housing and related programs and recommending procedural and/or operational changes.
• 12.    Review Special Claims and work with the site to assure waitlist has been properly updated.

Other Responsibilities

1)  Serve as the GK Liaison between government agencies and industry organizations such as AHMA PSW, HUD, LA LOMOD, CAHI & CalHFA

Materials and Equipment

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, smart phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and other presentation materials.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledgeable with HUD, Fair Housing, City/State law. Ability to multi-task, communicate effectively in all levels, ability to perform under pressure. Be a critical thinker.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree OR have ten (10) years of professional level experience in Affordable Housing HUD with five (5) years in a supervisory capacity. Ability to mentor and develop team members.

Certifications

COS, FHC, ACPO, NAHP-e, Certified Financial Specialist, or similar

Goldrich Kest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or any related medical conditions, gender identification, gender expression and transgender [including whether or not the employee is transitioning or has transitioned]) age, mental or physical disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, national origin or ancestry, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Goldrich Kest is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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