Director of Compliance

Description

Roers Companies is seeking an energetic, dedicated professional to join our team in Plymouth, Minnesota as Director of Compliance!

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 

· Lead, manage, and support Compliance Managers across the portfolio, fostering a culture of accountability and performance.

· Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to the VP of Compliance and senior leadership.

· Ensure alignment of compliance practices across properties and consistency in team operations.

· Oversee and supervise audits of regulatory records to ensure adherence to LIHTC, HUD, PHA, and other affordable program requirements.

· Ensure accurate, timely completion and submission of all internal and external reporting, including annual state agency LIHTC compliance reports.

· Maintain expert knowledge of all affordable housing programs relevant to Roers Companies' existing and future portfolio.

· Build and maintain strong working relationships with housing finance agencies, HUD, PHAs, investors, and other regulatory entities.

· Manage relationships with third-party compliance vendors to ensure alignment with company standards and regulatory needs.

· Develop and implement company-wide compliance policies and procedures in accordance with evolving regulations.

· Analyze compliance reports and trends, providing actionable insights to operations and leadership teams.

· Oversee the accurate preparation and submission of HUD documents, including rent increases, AFHMP’s, and TSP’s.

· Direct the design and delivery of program compliance training to ensure team competency and regulatory adherence.

· Support property-level compliance efforts and provide guidance on certification processes, resident file management, and lease-up activities.

· Ensure professional, respectful, and responsive communication with residents, partners, and internal stakeholders.

· Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned, in alignment with business needs and organizational goals.

Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• 8+ years of LIHTC compliance experience preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding of LIHTC Affordable Housing Programs (HUD / State Housing Programs) required.
• COS designation required.
• Knowledge of Yardi and RentCafé preferred. 
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Must be organized, detail oriented and have good time management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to interact with a wide range of people.
• Experience with marketing and leasing initiatives for new development preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, understanding that your scheduled workdays may vary according to staffing and property needs.
• Entrepreneurial mindset – loves to be challenged, determined to win, puts clients and teammates first, collaborative, inquisitive, self-motivated, and operates on trust (not fear).
• High integrity – trusted, direct, truthful. Embodies confidence and admits mistakes.
• Ability to perform the physical functions of the position, which may include, but are not limited to; ability to walk property, including up to 4 flights of stairs, to complete physical inspections, deliver resident communications,  show apartment and drive a vehicle to visit area businesses for outreach marketing.
• Maintain a neat, well-groomed, professional appearance.

Compensation and Benefits for Director of Compliance:

Pay Range:  $133,700 - $179,400  

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, flex spending accounts, 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 suits
• Rent Discount - 20% discount for employees living in Roers Companies properties
• Employee Referral Bonus Program - $2,500 referral bonus paid once referred candidate completed 60 days of employment
• Charitable Match Program – Roers matches employee donations to charitable organizations
• Annual Company Conference
• 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 report.

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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