Property Management Compliance Specialist

Red Oak Management Co Inc; Cedar Springs (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick time

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Group and supplemental life options

Paid holidays

Job summary

Red Oak Management Co., Inc. is seeking a full-time Property Management Compliance Specialist to support our large portfolio from the Cedar Springs, MI corporate office.

You will ensure accurate resident data, monitor rent and voucher payments, and coordinate with Compliance and AR leadership across 600+ units to protect operational integrity. The role requires on-site work five days a week, strong knowledge of housing compliance, and a background in affordable housing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in property management (on site or corporate)
• Experience with accounts receivable in housing/affordable housing compliance
• Fair housing training and/or certification

Responsibilities

• Enter and monitor rent checks, voucher payments, and security deposit activity for 600+ units.
• Collaborate with Compliance and Accounts Receivable leadership on move-ins/move-outs.
• Assist with legal notices and court proceedings and maintain compliant operations.

Skills

Property management experience

Accounts receivable in housing

Fair housing knowledge

Education

Fair housing training/certification

Job description

Red Oak Management Co., Inc. is looking for a full-time Property Management Compliance Specialist to join our corporate office in Cedar Springs, MI. This is an opportunity for an experienced affordable housing or property management professional who thrives on accuracy, understands the importance of compliance, and enjoys being a trusted resource for multiple communities. Rather than focusing on a single property, you'll help support a large portfolio, work alongside company leadership, and play an important role in protecting the integrity of our operations. If you're ready for a position where your knowledge carries real influence, we'd love to meet you.

The Work That Keeps Our Communities Strong

As our Property Management Compliance Specialist, you will become a key connection between property operations, compliance, and financial administration throughout our portfolio. You will enter and monitor rent checks, voucher payments, and security deposit activity for more than 600 units while helping ensure resident information remains accurate and up to date within our management software. You'll collaborate closely with Compliance and Accounts Receivable leadership on move-ins and move-outs, contribute to discussions regarding legal notices and court proceedings, and help maintain the standards that keep our communities compliant and operating efficiently. Your expertise will help ensure that important details are handled properly so our on-site teams and residents can continue to thrive.

What You'll Need:

• 5+ years in property management (on site or within a corporate office environment
• Previous experience with accounts receivable in housing and/or affordable housing compliance
• Fair housing training and/or certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in on-site property management within affordable housing
• Understanding of laws and best practices regarding legal proceedings in housing within the State of Michigan
• Ability to work on site 5 days per week

What Comes With This Property Management Compliance Specialist Opportunity

You'll earn $60,000-$80,000 annually, depending on your experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• PTO
• Sick time
• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Group and supplemental life options
• Paid holidays

Who We Are

Since opening our doors in 1984 in Cedar Springs, Michigan, Red Oak Management has grown from a small, mission-driven team into a recognized leader in affordable housing. What began as a commitment to creating safe, welcoming communities has become a legacy of service, growth, and genuine care for the people who call our properties home. As a founding member of the Michigan Rural Housing Council, we've played a key role in improving housing accessibility across the state. When you work at Red Oak, you're not just joining a company, you're joining a family that values teamwork, stability, and the opportunity to make a real difference every day.

Must have the ability to pass a background check.