Affordable Housing Compliance Expert

Key Responsibilities

Review files for accuracy — Audit resident files across LIHTC (Section 42), HUD Section 8 (HCV, PBV, and PBRA), USDA Rural Development, and related programs for compliance with program rules

Own the hard cases — Apply expert judgment to the most complex and ambiguous files — income and asset calculations, imputed income from assets, deductions, and non-standard scenarios

Pressure-test the system — Validate automated compliance outputs against program requirements, confirming that calculations, determinations, and supporting language hold up to scrutiny

Identify and escalate gaps — Spot where the system does not yet handle a case correctly, document the issue clearly, and escalate the cases that require manual review

Feed findings back to product and engineering — Surface patterns and edge cases that should drive automation priorities and product improvements

Build reference materials and standards — Distill review patterns and edge cases into clear, durable internal reference guides so compliance knowledge is shared across the team. Key priority: document the compliance decisions made during product development

Support testing and validation — Develop representative test cases and support UAT to confirm outputs reconcile to compliance expectations before release

Requirements

We are looking for the following capabilities. If you do not meet all of these qualifications, but are passionate about affordable housing, have a demonstrated interest in the field, and are a quick learner, we still encourage you to apply

3+ years of hands-on affordable housing compliance file review or auditing experience

Deep, practical knowledge of affordable housing programs — LIHTC (Section 42), HUD Section 8 (HCV, PBV, PBRA), and ideally USDA Rural Development — including income and asset determinations, certifications and recertifications, and tenant file requirements.

Background as a state housing finance agency auditor, an operator-side compliance professional, or a third-party compliance reviewer

One or more relevant certifications: COS, SHCM, TCS, BOS, HCCP, NCP, or similar credentials demonstrating real file-review expertise

Strong, clear written communication — able to document findings precisely and explain compliance reasoning to non-experts

Comfort working through ambiguous, complex cases independently and at high volume

Experience in a software / SaaS environment, or comfort translating program rules into software logic

Experience with TRACS / MAT submissions, MORs, or state agency monitoring reviews

Familiarity with AI and/or automation as they relate to compliance workflows

Benefits

In addition to the growth and impact you’ll have at EliseAI, we offer competitive salaries along with the following benefits:

Equity in the company

Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100%

Fully paid parental leave

Commuter benefits

401k benefits

Fitness & home services stipend to cover part of your expenses so you can focus on what matters

A collaborative in-office environment with an open floor plan, fully stocked kitchen, and all meals covered in the office

Unlimited vacation and paid holidays

We'll cover relocation packages and make the move exciting, not painful!

Skills Required
3+ years of hands-on affordable housing compliance file review or auditing experience
Deep, practical knowledge of LIHTC (Section 42) program rules
Deep, practical knowledge of HUD Section 8 (HCV, PBV, PBRA) program rules
Knowledge of USDA Rural Development programs
Background as a state housing finance agency auditor, operator-side compliance professional, or third-party compliance reviewer
One or more relevant certifications (COS, SHCM, TCS, BOS, HCCP, NCP, or similar)
Strong, clear written communication and ability to document findings precisely
Comfort working through ambiguous, complex cases independently and at high volume
Experience in a software / SaaS environment or translating program rules into software logic
Experience with TRACS / MAT submissions, MORs, or state agency monitoring reviews
Familiarity with AI and/or automation as they relate to compliance workflows