Regional Certification Specialist; Region

Regional Certification Specialist (New Jersey Region)

City, NJ USA
• Bridgeton, NJ 08302, USA
• Newark, NJ, USA
• Paterson, NJ, USA
• Jersey City, NJ, USA
• Trenton, NJ, USA

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Winn Companies is looking for a Regional Certification Specialist to join our Compliance team to assist multiple properties throughout the New Jersey region
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In this role, you will be responsible for leading efforts to complete initial, interim, and annual Tax Credit and other affordable housing programs certifications/recertifications, at assigned properties within the region. The properties will have both single and multilayered affordable housing programs. These responsibilities can occur during both initial lease-ups and stabilized operations.

Please note that the pay range for this position is $31.00 to $34.00 per hour dependent on experience. The final pay rate will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors. The selected candidate will also adhere to the following schedule:
Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM EST with weekends when needed.

• Process initial, interim and annual recertifications.
• Notify residents of their impending recertifications using notices supplied by Property Management Software.
• Conduct the recertification interviews with residents.
• Review each recertification to ensure that all checklist items are complete.
• Send recertification verification forms to the appropriate agencies (e.g., Social Security Administration, place of employment, welfare agency, Veterans Administration) relevant banks, and other organizations (e.g., drug stores).
• Complete recertification worksheets necessary to prepare the voucher (i.e., Form 50059) for the local HUD office, state agency, or local housing authority, which includes ensuring that the resident signs the recertification (HUD sites only).
• Ensure EIV reports are ran and issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Complete the recertification worksheet so that the annual Tax Credit reports (Tenant Income Certification TIC) may be prepared for the state compliance agency, which includes having the resident sign all applicable paperwork.
• Ensure all information is accurate and entered in the Property Management Software.
• Comply with company policies regarding the proper treatment of Tax Credit and Resident files.
• Ensure that files comply with the regulations of all funding/regulatory agencies, such as HOME and HIF.
• Act as a point of contact for third party file reviewers.
• Ensure the proper treatment of residents' personal/private information and maintaining such records in accordance with local, state and/or federal law.
• Lead file review and all preparation efforts for MOR, Tax Credit, regulatory agency, auditor inspections, as necessary.
• Perform special assignments as necessary.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3-5 years of property management experience.
• 1-3 years of LIHTC and Project-Based Section 8 experience.
• A current vehicle license in good standing and meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy.
• Experience with computer systems, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to travel up to 100% of the time (fully on-site).
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people and personalities.

• Associate's degree.
• COS, SHCM and CPO certification.
• Prior REHAB and lease up experience.
• Past experience with property management software.

Regular full-time US employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

• Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees);
  Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service; Generous paid sick time; Annual day of service; Floating Holiday)
• 401(k) plan options with a company match
• Various Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account options with HSA…