Senior Compliance Specialist

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

Location: 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 more than $4 billion in real estate, representing 15,000+ 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.   

Job Summary

The Senior Compliance Specialist is responsible for reviewing and approving the work of Compliance Specialist team members to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to all affordable housing program requirements. This role serves as a quality control checkpoint, ensuring files are audit-ready and compliant before submission. The Senior Compliance Specialist also provides guidance, coaching, and support to junior compliance staff, while assisting with reporting and audit preparation. By serving as both a reviewer and mentor, this position helps maintain high compliance standards across the portfolio and fosters a culture of excellence within the compliance team.
 

Responsibilities 

• Review and approve move in and annual recertification files prepared by Compliance Specialists to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with program guidelines.
• Assist with file processing when needed. 
• Provide clear feedback to Compliance Specialists on corrections, deficiencies, or improvements needed to maintain compliance standards.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for complex compliance questions, providing guidance to both site teams and compliance staff.
• Assist with preparing compliance reporting for investors, state agencies, and internal leadership.
• Support internal and external audit preparation by ensuring files are audit-ready and addressing findings promptly.
• Track compliance activity and reporting deadlines, and escalating concerns to Compliance Managers as needed.
• Mentor and support Compliance Specialists by sharing expertise, answering questions, and reinforcing best practices.
• Collaborate with Compliance Manager and Director to identify trends, training needs, and process improvements.
• Take on additional compliance-related projects and assignments to support business needs.

• Must have 4-5+ years of Affordable housing compliance experience. 
• High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrated expertise in affordable housing compliance, including knowledge of LIHTC and other housing program requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify errors and ensure accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills, with the ability to provide constructive feedback to junior staff.
• Experience reviewing files for investor, state agency, or internal compliance audits.
• Proficiency with property management and compliance software (e.g., Yardi, Rent Café) preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Alignment with Roers Companies’ core values:
• Passion – care deeply about the mission and work.
• Work Ethic – demonstrate reliability, accountability, and commitment to results.
• Teamwork – collaborate and communicate effectively across roles.
• Integrity – uphold honesty, fairness, and ethical decision-making.
• Ownership Mindset – proactive, solution-focused, and accountable for outcomes.

Compensation and Benefits for Senior Compliance Specialist:

Pay Range: $63,700 - $83,700 

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, motor vehicle report (have a valid drivers license), passing physical, and drug test.

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

https://go.apply.ci/s/83Iy24550b

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