Compliance Specialist

Background

Who we are
Cinnaire is a mission-driven organization. Our team of more than 150 individuals are united by our core purpose. As dedicated problem solvers, we start each day thinking ‘what kind of difference can we make in people’s lives today?’ and then go about revitalizing communities, empowering individuals and creating economic opportunities.

What we do
We get involved. We spend time on the ground in the communities we serve, getting to know the people, understanding their challenges, and devising out-of-the-box solutions. Ours is a people-first approach to advancing communities. As a community development financial organization, we provide creative capital solutions to projects with high social value that may not otherwise receive support from traditional financial institutions. Our toolkit of services includes programs that lend funds, finance development and manage and build all the components of strong, vibrant communities.

How we do it
We help community development organizations, lending partners and socially motivated investors accomplish goals in underserved communities. We fill gaps in community development funding by leveraging capital from public and private sector organizations and bringing expertise to communities that need it most.

Where we serve
Since 1993, Cinnaire has funded affordable housing developments and community development initiatives throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states. Headquartered in Lansing Michigan, we have offices in Detroit and Grand Rapids, MI:, Milwaukee and Madison, WI; Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN; and Wilmington, DE, while providing financial and development support across our nine-state footprint including Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland.

Summary

The Compliance Specialist conducts all initial, annual, and physical reviews as assigned by the Compliance Manager. This includes completing all reviews using the approved letters, forms and procedures per Cinnaire’s Asset Management Manual.

Responsibilities

1. Prepares annual files and site reviews as assigned. Prepares initial files for new communities as assigned.
2. Communicate any unresolved file and physical inspection issues to the Asset Manager following each review.
3. Update Cinnaire’s internal database system, MRI, in a timely manner following each file review and physical inspection.
4. Send file review and physical inspection reports to property management and general partners within prescribed timelines after reviews.
5. Maintain business relationships with investors, developers, management companies and site personnel and any other related parties.
6. Participate in continuous process improvement efforts.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

• Two years of experience working with the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit or other federal housing program.

Competencies:

• Analysis to Synthesis: Interprets data and information from multiple sources and translates it into coherent messages that inform decisions.
• Perseverance: Accepts uncertainty by remining focused and engaged on assignments. Looks for plausible solutions to difficult problems.
• Customer Focus: Stays ahead of customer needs and uses insight to develop men and/or modify client services.
• Self-Development: Operate with the mindset of continuous improvement. Embrace their career development, learn, and update skills
• Diversity Awareness: Identify the benefits and advantages of harnessing the collective insights of various individuals in the organization.

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Compliance Manager

Supervisory Relationship: None

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.
• The ability to travel.

Travel Required: Up to 75%

Compensation and Benefits

Cinnaire offers a competitive compensation package.

Benefits Offered:  Medical, Health Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Paid Mobile Phone Service, Unlimited PTO, Incentive Compensation, 403(b) Plan, and Profit-Sharing Plan.

How to Apply

https://cinnaire.hiringplatform.com/280245-compliance-specialist/1073126-application-form/en

Cinnaire provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, status as a Vietnam-era or disabled veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Cinnaire complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting employment discrimination. Cinnaire is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As a part of this commitment, Cinnaire is dedicated to providing access, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, recruitment and employment for qualified individuals with disabilities.