Who we are

Join a company where passion meets purpose. At Birge & Held (“B&H”), we're not just transforming multifamily housing—we're redefining it with energy and excitement. Our team embodies a culture of leadership at every level, fostering collaboration and a relentless commitment to our shared vision. We believe in the power of every individual to make a meaningful difference, shaping communities and lives through our core Purpose: "Investing in Communities to transform lives". 

 At B&H, we live by our core values: Leadership at Every Level, empowering each team member to lead with initiative and responsibility; Passion for People, ensuring that genuine care and respect drive everything we do; and Always Learning, fostering an environment where curiosity and growth are embraced. If you're ready to bring your passion for people and learning to work every day, and to embrace the challenge of creating real impact, we invite you to join us on this journey. 

What we offer 

At Birge & Held, we are committed to building more than just a career; we cultivate a values-based culture where employees are encouraged to thrive personally and professionally. 

• We offer competitive dental, vision, and health plans to ensure our employees and their families receive the care they need.
• Enjoy peace of mind with our 401K match plan, ensuring your future is as secure as your present.
• We provide coverage for both Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD), along with critical illness insurance, safeguarding you against unforeseen challenges.
• Embrace work-life balance with generous paid time off, including the unique perk of celebrating your birthday as a holiday.
• Benefit from employee discounts at Birge & Held properties, making living expenses more affordable and convenient.
• Join an organization consistently recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in the USA, where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
• Experience an inclusive and positive company culture that fosters growth, creativity, and collaboration.

The role

To help support our rapid growth, we are seeking a Compliance Specialist to join our Affordable Housing team. This position is a remote work opportunity that requires occasional travel to properties in our Affordable Housing portfolio and our corporate office in Indianapolis, Indiana. The primary responsibilities will include training and supporting site-level staff, tenant qualification review, reporting and record retention, monitoring utility allowances and max rents, assisting with audits and inspections, and other compliance-related duties as assigned. This position reports directly to the Director of Compliance.

What you will do

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one training with new staff and refresh training with existing staff as needed.
• Provide tenant qualification review and approval prior to move-in for all new tenants.
• Process recertification of existing tenants upon lease renewal.
• Manage set asides as elected by the property owner in the Rental Housing Finance Application, Land Use Restriction Agreement (LURA), and any other deed restrictions on the property.
• Assist in preparing for file audits and physical inspections for state agencies and investors as needed.
• Process annual owner certifications and assist in set-up if needed. Monitor the entry of tenant events monthly.
• Generate monthly recertification/renewal reports for all properties.
• Monitor utility allowances to make sure they are current and calculate max rent by implementing the utility allowance.
• Update OneSite and state agency portals with new utility allowances and rents as needed.
• Monitor Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) compliance on required sites.
• Other job duties as assigned.

What you will need

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills
• Capable of training and explaining concepts effectively to others
• Competency in OneSite preferred
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Education and Experience:

• Secondary education is a plus, but not required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Affordable Housing required (i.e., Section 42. Section 8/HUD).
• One or more of the following certifications required: SHCM, HCCP, CPO, COS, BOS
• Experience navigating multiple states’ compliance requirements (Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, and Georgia preferred).