Project Manager-Compliance - Baltimore, United States - Enterprise Community Partners

Description

Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $72 billion and created 1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands - all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging.

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At Enterprise, you'll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. You'll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where you're valued and supported in your growth journey.

Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with anexceptional benefits package.

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager - Compliance with a strong background in affordable housing compliance, particularly in the realm of acquisition and rehabilitation communities. The Project Manager - Compliance will be responsible for providing comprehensive support to the Sr. Manager of Compliance in ensuring the adherence to all regulatory and compliance standards within the organization. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multifaceted compliance processes with proficiency and finesse.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Transition Initiatives: Serve as the primary Transitions Lead, conducting weekly meetings with the transition team to monitor progress on Initial Certification. Attend transition meetings with Development, Asset Management, and other key team members to provide status updates. Proactively notify the Senior Manager - Compliance of potential delays. Facilitate swift credit delivery by managing the upload of completed and approved files to the third-party reviewer. Complete required reporting for investor and internal partners.
• Administrative Compliance Support: Provide robust administrative support to the Senior Manager - Compliance and the broader Compliance team, ensuring efficient operations.
• Systems Development and Maintenance: Develop and maintain sophisticated reporting and filing systems to accurately track projects and compliance programs, enhancing organizational effectiveness.
• Legal and Compliance Oversight: Manage an extensive list of legal entities, ensuring timely and precise compliance reporting. Oversee property data, portfolio assignments, and internal control sheets to maintain high standards of governance.
• Meeting Coordination and Documentation: Coordinate schedules, document meeting minutes, and track follow-up tasks to ensure timely completion, enhancing team collaboration and accountability.
• Compliance Tracking and Reporting: Supervise the monitoring and reporting on compliance requirements and agency contacts for properties under new construction and transition. Produce comprehensive monthly reports for stakeholders.
• Internal Review Processes: Conduct detailed monthly reviews of internal compliance trackers to verify completion of necessary assessments by Regional Floating Compliance Specialists. Ensure timely submission of these trackers to relevant internal parties.
• Annual Compliance Submission: Take full responsibility for completing and submitting the annual Owner's Certification of Continuing Program Compliance (OCAF) for properties managed by Enterprise Residential.
• Audit Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for compliance-related audits from Enterprise's Accounting, Asset Management, and Internal Audit teams.
• Digital Workspace Management: Lead the cleanup and optimization of the Compliance Secure Workspace and HUB in SharePoint, aiming to enhance collaboration and document management efficiencies.
• Ticket Management and Response: Review and assign Compliance Tickets in Red River, ensuring the team addresses helpdesk inquiries within two business days.
• Flexible Role Contributions: Undertake additional duties as needed to support the effective functioning of the Compliance department, adapting to evolving organizational needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisor responsibilities.

Experience, Education, Training and Qualifications

• NCHM COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist) Certification or equivalent certification from a nationally recognized compliance training program required.
• NCHM TCS (Tax Credit Compliance Specialist) Certification or equivalent certification from a nationally recognized compliance training program required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in LIHTC and HUD affordable housing compliance.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working within an affordable housing compliance department.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with advanced skills in data analysis, formula creation, and spreadsheet management.
• Strong knowledge of LIHTC and HUD regulations
• Strong knowledge of the IRS 8823 Guide as well as the HUD Manual
• Proficiency with Yardi Voyager or equivalent property management software preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with and present complex information to associates at all levels and a wide range of business partners.
• Ability to travel throughout entire portfolio as needed. Some overnight travel may be required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and completeness.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Reliable transportation.

Total Rewards at Enterprise:

• You will be working with a group of talented professionals who are motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing. Enterprise offers a comprehensive total rewards package for you and your family.

• The base salary range to offer for this role is $84,000/yr. to $95,000/yr. depending on level of skills and experience.

• The salary range for this position is represented by the low and /or high end of the range for the amount to be paid for the position. Salaries paid at Enterprise will vary based on factors that may include skills, education, location, experience, and performance. The salary range is just a part of the total rewards package provided to employees at Enterprise, and other rewards may include annual performance bonuses and generous paid leave programs.

• At Enterprise, our benefits form a major component of our total rewards package. Benefits include dental, health, and vision care plans, as well as family-building benefits, such as fertility, adoption, surrogacy support, and gender-affirming care. Enterprise allows flexible work arrangements to promote a better work-life balance. We offer health advocacy, EAP, and mental health benefits. We round out our total rewards package by offering financial education, wellness programs, and auto-enrollment in the company's 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. Finally, you will have learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications.Thank you for your interest in joining the Enterprise team in our effort and commitment to serve others.

Work Location and Work Time

The home office for Enterprise Community Development and Enterprise Residential is in Baltimore. Enterprise also has offices in Columbia, Silver Spring, Washington, DC, and New York City, and satellite offices elsewhere.

This is a remote-hybrid role which requires attendance in the Baltimore Residential Office.

Every effort will be made to have a work week consist of 37.5 hours but given the nature of the property management business and its administrative requirements, additional work time may be required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here represent those that must be met by an associate to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions; however, the work tasks described here require strength and stamina.

While performing the job duties, the associate is often required to read, write, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear, and lift heavy items. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. For safety purposes, work shoes/boots (non-tennis shoes) are a requirement. The associate must also have the ability to access all areas of the community without the assistance of an elevator.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate must be available to work for temporary or extended periods at other locations, including property locations within or near transitional neighborhoods. The associate may be required to work extended periods of time at a computer.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate. The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies, including the code of conduct and conflict of interest, and work to the highest industry professional standards.

Enterprise Residential provides attractive levels of Paid Time Off, which employees are to use, and there are a number of company-paid holidays. Enterprise Residential supports a positive work-life balance.

Equal Opportunity of Employment and Statement of Non-Discrimination

Enterprise Residential is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants for this position will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.