About Careertakes

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Compliance Specialist to support affordable housing program oversight in Westwood Hills, KS. This entry-level professional role focuses on quality assurance, auditing, and regulatory compliance for Public Housing (PH), Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs. The Compliance Specialist helps ensure accurate program execution, supports internal teams, and provides advisory services to strengthen operational integrity.

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What You’ll Do

• Conduct detailed audits of participant files, financial records, and program processes to verify compliance with HUD, HCV, LIHTC, and other applicable housing regulations.
• Identify discrepancies, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions to improve accuracy and program performance.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance tools, checklists, and templates that promote consistency across compliance activities.
• Translate regulatory requirements into clear, actionable internal policies and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory updates and ensure timely implementation of changes to program practices.
• Serve as a resource for internal teams—providing guidance on complex cases, policy interpretation, and quality standards.
• Maintain comprehensive records of audits, findings, and corrective actions; prepare detailed reports for stakeholders.
• Advise clients and internal partners on risk mitigation, policy optimization, and strategic improvements that align with long‑term program goals.
• Support training and development by creating and delivering guidance on documentation, data integrity, and operational best practices.

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Key Responsibilities (concise)

• Departmental engagement and advisory services to internal stakeholders and program partners.
• Conduct audits and evaluations; diagnose compliance gaps and deliver tailored, actionable recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by delivering high-value, client-centric advisory support.
• Prepare client-focused reports summarizing audit findings, compliance trends, and recommended improvements.

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Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in affordable housing compliance, occupancy, property management, housing program administration, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education, training, or certifications may be considered.
• Skills:
  • Advanced understanding of HUD, HCV, LIHTC and other housing program regulations.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills for advising internal teams and clients.
  • Client-centric mindset with the ability to deliver advisory services that drive compliance and operational improvements.
  • Proven problem-solving ability to diagnose complex compliance challenges and implement effective solutions.
  • Experience in quality assurance and auditing preferred.
  • Training development and delivery experience preferred.
  • Strategic thinking to align policies and processes with long-term compliance and performance goals.

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Westwood Hills, KS
• Employment Type: Full-time

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Keywords & Focus Areas

• Compliance Specialist, housing compliance, HUD compliance, HCV, LIHTC, compliance auditing, quality assurance, compliance auditor, Westwood Hills KS

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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