Compliance Specialist

Description

Roers Companies is seeking an energetic, dedicated professional to join our team as a Compliance Specialist!

Remote (U.S. — AZ, CO, FL, MN, NC, ND, TX, UT, WI only)

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

• •Process and track move-in applications, ensuring all files are reviewed, verified, and approved within 3–5 business days of submission.
• •Process and track annual recertifications, ensuring all files are reviewed, verified and approved within 30 days of the annual recertification effective date.
• •Collect, verify, and input applicant income, asset, and household information in compliance with program guidelines.
• •Ensure move-in files are complete, accurate, and ready for compliance review and approval prior to lease signing.
• •Communicate directly with 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 and 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 the timely and accurate completion of required annual compliance reports, as assigned.
• •Collaborate with senior compliance and managers to resolve deficiencies quickly and maintain compliance standards.
• •Provide guidance to site teams on program requirements and compliance processes as needed.
• •Take on additional projects and duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Requirements

• •High School Diploma or GED
• •Must have 3-4+ years of Affordable housing compliance experience.
• •Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple certifications simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.
• •Excellent communication and customer service skills when working with applicants, residents, and colleagues.
• •Experience with property management or compliance software preferred (e.g., Yardi, Rent Café).
• •Prior affordable housing or compliance experience is highly preferred; however, we will train candidates with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• •Alignment with Roers Companies’ core values:
• •Passion – care deeply about your work and the people you serve.
• •Work Ethic – reliable, accountable, and committed to results.
• •Teamwork – collaborative, communicative, and focused on shared goals.
• •Integrity – committed to honesty, fairness, and ethical decision-making.
• •Ownership Mindset – proactive, solution-oriented, and accountable for outcomes.

Compensation and Benefits for Compliance Specialist:

Pay Range: $55,400 - $69,200

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 contribution, 100% vested after 2 years of employment

Competitive PTO - 3 weeks of PTO with immediate accrual, 9 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, 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:

https://surveys.cultureindex.com/s/83Iy24550b/108986

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