Senior Compliance Specialist chez ROERS COMPANIES

Description

Roers Companies is seeking an energetic, dedicated professional to join our team in Plymouth, MN as a Senior Compliance Specialist.

About Us

Roers Companies is a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace and a national leader in multifamily real estate investment, development, construction, and property management. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, we’re on a mission to elevate multifamily housing by developing and operating market-rate and affordable apartments in growing neighborhoods. Since our founding in 2012, Roers Cos. has developed nearly $4 billion in real estate, representing 14,000 homes across the Midwest, Mountain Southwest, and Sunbelt regions. Our team thrives on purpose-filled work, an entrepreneurial spirit, and unlimited growth potential. 

About You

You’re passionate about your work and strive to achieve ambitious goals. You offer an extra hand and aren’t afraid to ask for help when needed. You act with integrity and empathy for the people around you. You get the big picture while executing the little details. In other words, you share our corporate values—passion, work ethic, teamwork, integrity, and ownership mindset.  

Responsibilities 

Tenant Certifications and Eligibility:

• Review/approve Eligibility, Annual Recertifications, Additions/Transfers, and documentation to verify income eligibility for affordable housing programs.
• Complete random audits of digital resident files in accordance with Roers Companies’ policies to ensure each  applicant(s)/resident file are complete and ready for audit.
• Track all annual recertifications to ensure each file is completed at least 30 days prior to the effective date.
• Ensure compliance with income limits, rent restrictions, and other programmatic requirements.
• Ensure all compliance-related data is accurately recorded in databases or software systems.

Compliance Monitoring and Reporting:

• This position is directly responsible for overseeing the Processing Specialist.
• Ensure Processing Specialists are updating the Compliance Tracker daily.
• Ensure Processing Specialists are processing and submitting for approval within Roers policy.
• Oversee and monitor compliance with affordable  housing regulations (e.g., LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, HOME, etc.).
• Provide assistance uploading final move in file to investor or 3rd party for review and work with them on any corrections or clarifications needed. 
• Track and obtain first year file audit close out letter from investor timely.
• Prepare and submit required reports to Compliance Manager.
• Ensure Processing Specialists are updating the Compliance Tracker daily.
• Maintain accurate records for all  compliance-related activities, ensuring they are easily accessible for audits and inspections.

Travel and Guidance:

• Travel as needed to properties in state and out of state to assist site teams with lease ups.
• Assist with lease-up activities of new sites, which may include attending meetings, providing staffing support, assisting with processing files, and organization of new resident files. 
• Assisting with training of property management and/or affordable housing leasing staff
• Provide guidance to property management staff on compliance requirements, rules, and regulations.
• Stay updated on any changes to relevant laws and regulations, ensuring all staff are informed.

Audit and Support:

• Assist with training of new Compliance and Property Management staff.
• Assist with completing monthly, quarterly and Annual Reporting Requirements.
• Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits, inspections, and reviews.
• Address findings from audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented promptly.
• Work with Compliance Manager to resolve compliance issues.
• Organize, facilitate, and lead weekly Compliance Huddles.

Program and Policy Development:

• Assist in developing and updating policies and procedures to maintain compliance with housing programs.
• Contribute to the creation of systems and processes to track and document compliance activities efficiently.
• Other tasks & duties as assigned based on business need

Requirements

Education:

• High School/GED

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in affordable housing, property management, or compliance.
• Familiarity with Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs, HUD regulations, and other affordable housing compliance requirements.
•  Experience with audit preparation, tenant eligibility verification, and regulatory reporting.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local affordable housing regulations.
• Attention to detail and ability to interpret complex regulations and policies.
• Ability to travel up to 30%
• Proficient in Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Adobe, Excel and management software (Yardi).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with staff, tenants, and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy with numbers and details.
• Ability to maintain an accurate record-keeping system.
• Organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Outstanding customer service.
• Must be organized, detail oriented and have good time management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset – loves to be challenged, determined to win, puts clients and teammates first, collaborative, inquisitive, self-motivated, and operates on trust (not fear).
• Strong motivational skills with ability to self-direct.
• High integrity – trusted, direct, truthful. Embodies confidence and admits mistakes.
• Maintain neat, well-groomed, professional appearance.

Compensation and Benefits for Senior Compliance Specialist:

Pay Range:  $58,000 - $76,100 

Compensation is determined by several factors that vary depending on the position, including the individual’s experience, skills, and the knowledge they bring to the specific role.

Roers offers a comprehensive benefits & perks package to full-time employees which may include:

• Health Plans - Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA

• Family Leave - Paid birth & bonding leave

• Employer Paid Benefits - Basic life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and short-term disability

• Additional Voluntary Benefits – Life Insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance

• 401(K) - 3% company match, 100% vested after 2 years of employment

• Competitive PTO - 3 weeks of PTO with immediate accrual, 7 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, your birthday, and bereavement

• Health and Wellness - fitness membership reimbursement program

• Free stays in Roers’ properties guest suites

• Rent Discount - 20% discount for employees living in Roers Companies properties

• Employee Referral Bonus Program - $2,500 referral bonus paid once referred candidate completes 60 days of employment

• Charitable Match Program – Roers matches employee donations to charitable organizations

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programs

Roers Companies is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

Roers Companies participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For further information about the federal E-Verify program, please click to see the Right to Work and E-Verify Participation posters. 

Candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle record.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a survey at this link:

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