Compliance Specialist

ROERS COMPANIES•Plymouth, MN

11d•$55,400 - $69,200•Remote

About The Position

Roers Companies is seeking a dedicated Compliance Specialist to support affordable housing compliance across its property portfolio. This remote position is available to candidates located in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, Texas, Utah, or Wisconsin. The Specialist processes and tracks move-in applications and annual recertifications, verifies applicant and resident information, maintains organized records, and supports property teams in meeting compliance requirements and occupancy goals. The role works directly with applicants, residents, site teams, property management staff, Compliance Leadership, regional managers, and senior compliance colleagues. The Specialist helps prepare files for audits, contributes to annual compliance reporting, provides guidance on program requirements, and addresses file deficiencies. Roers Companies describes its culture as purpose-driven and entrepreneurial, guided by passion, work ethic, teamwork, integrity, and an ownership mindset.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–4+ years of affordable housing compliance experience.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple certifications simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
Excellent communication and customer service skills when working with applicants, residents, and colleagues.
Alignment with Roers Companies’ core values: passion, work ethic, teamwork, integrity, and ownership mindset.
Candidates must pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle record check.
Applicants must complete the Culture Index survey to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience with property management or compliance software, such as Yardi or Rent Café.
Prior affordable housing or compliance experience is highly preferred; candidates with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn may be trained.

Responsibilities

Process and track move-in applications, reviewing, verifying, and approving files within 3–5 business days of submission.
Process and track annual recertifications, reviewing, verifying, and approving files within 30 days of the annual recertification effective date.
Collect, verify, and enter applicant income, asset, and household information in accordance with program guidelines.
Ensure move-in files are complete, accurate, and ready for compliance review and approval before lease signing.
Contact applicants, residents, and site teams to request missing or clarifying documentation.
Partner with property management staff to support timely move-ins and occupancy goals.
Maintain accurate, organized records in property management and compliance systems.
Track application status and provide regular updates to Compliance Leadership, property staff, and regional managers.
Assist in preparing move-in files for investor, state agency, or internal audits.
Contribute to completing required annual compliance reports accurately and on time, as assigned.
Collaborate with senior compliance staff and managers to resolve deficiencies promptly and maintain compliance standards.
Provide site teams with guidance on program requirements and compliance processes as needed.
Take on additional projects and duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
Paid birth and bonding leave.
Employer-paid basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and short-term disability.
Voluntary life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance.
401(k) with a 3% company contribution, 100% vested after two years of employment.
Three weeks of PTO with immediate accrual, nine paid holidays, one floating holiday, and bereavement leave.
Fitness membership reimbursement program.
Free stays in Roers’ properties guest suites.
20% rent discount for employees living in Roers Companies properties.
$2,500 employee referral bonus after the referred candidate completes 60 days of employment.
Charitable donation matching program.
Professional development opportunities.
Employee assistance programs.