About the Role
Pathways Asset Management, Inc. (PAMI) is seeking a Compliance Manager to oversee internal audit operations, program compliance, and external reporting for its low-income housing portfolio. This role ensures adherence to HUD, IRS, TDHCA, and local housing authority regulations, involving supervision of Compliance Analysts and reporting to various agencies and partners.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the Internal Audit Program for the PAMI portfolio, directing Compliance Analysts in execution.
- Perform targeted audits on move-outs, unit transfers, Yardi alerts, Initial Certifications, and 90-day EIV Income Reports.
- Track all audit corrections, follow up on past-due items, and alert leadership to significant compliance risks.
- Assist with creating and managing property policies, Tenant Selection Plans, EIV policies, and House Rules.
- Develop SOPs for electronic/paper resident files and maintain form version control and LEP requirements.
- Oversee resident notification processes when policies change to ensure property staff meet all required deadlines.
- Submit required LIHTC documentation to TDHCA, including quarterly Unit Status Reports (USRs) and annual compliance reports.
- Coordinate desk review submissions and official monitoring responses for HUD and TDHCA visits.
- Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for investors, lenders, and syndicators.
- Serve as a functional lead for the Yardi Voyager Affordable module and Laserfiche document management system.
- Ensure EIV Master Files are strictly maintained in accordance with HUD guidelines.
- Advocate for expanded technology use and tools like Monday.com to streamline workflows and reduce operational risk.
- Supervise and evaluate Compliance Analysts by delegating work, setting priorities, and reviewing output.
- Analyze audit trends to recommend system improvements and staff training programs.
- Collaborate across departments and with property management to resolve complex compliance errors and standardize practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and two to four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Direct experience working in affordable housing compliance, including public housing, project-based Section 8 housing, or LIHTC-funded properties.
- Expert knowledge working with layered housing programs, TDHCA 10 TAC regulations, IRS 8823 Audit Guide, etc.
- At least two years of experience working with layered housing programs.
- At least two years of experience using Yardi Voyager Affordable module.
- At least two years of experience using Laserfiche (or similar document management systems).
- At least two years of experience using Monday.com (or similar project management tools).
- Demonstrated supervisory experience and the ability to lead and mentor staff.
- Proven success in policy development and project management.
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly to audiences with varying levels of technical understanding.
- A Criminal Background Check including a sex offender registry check.
- A Driving Record, Texas Driver's License, and a Physical/Drug Screening will be required upon offer of employment.
Skills
- Yardi Voyager Affordable module
- Laserfiche
- Monday.com
- HUD regulations
- IRS regulations
- TDHCA regulations
- LIHTC documentation
- Policy development
- Project management
- Auditing
- Compliance
- Reporting
- Supervision
- Communication
Location
- Austin, Texas
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 2-4 years of related experience
- At least two years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $70,000 - $80,000/yr
Benefits
- Paid sick leave
- Annual leave
- Birthday leave
- Federal holidays
- 100% of employee health insurance premiums paid by the agency
- Supplemental health insurance options
- Dental insurance options
- Vision insurance options
- Life insurance options
- Employee Assistance Program
About the Company
- Established in 1937, the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) is a national leader in providing safe, healthy and affordable housing options for the Austin community.
- HACA's mission is to cultivate sustainable affordable housing communities and partnerships that inspire self-reliance, growth and optimism.
- Pathways Asset Management, Inc. (PAMI) is a high-performing affordable housing company that provides safe, healthy and affordable housing options for the Austin community.
- Our mission is to cultivate sustainable affordable housing communities and partnerships that inspire self-reliance, growth and optimism.
Equal Opportunity
- EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
- The AHA is a drug-free workplace.
