Manager of Business Operations (Real Estate Firm)
hace 15 horas
Montclair
Company Overview: Our client is a New Jersey–based real estate investment management firm focused on value-add infill light industrial properties in select East Coast markets. The firm currently operates a 100 building, 7.0 million square foot portfolio, and its management team brings over 75 years of combined experience investing through multiple cycles. The cornerstone of the firm’s investment strategy is middle-market transactions with strong fundamentals that can be stabilized at a discount to intrinsic value and generate durable cash flow. Position Overview: Our client is seeking a Manager of Business Operations to serve as a trusted, hands-on operational and accounting partner to the principals. This individual will oversee the financial, administrative, and operational infrastructure of the firm and its related entities, manage third-party service providers, support investor-facing needs, and help build scalable accounting and operations processes as the platform grows. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, detail-driven professional to work directly with the principals and play a critical role in the firm’s evolution, with a path to expand leadership in the company over time. Key Responsibilities Accounting, Bookkeeping & Financial Oversight (50%+) • Oversee bookkeeping and accounting across all Camber enterprise entities, investment vehicles and its asset services company., • Manage and quality-control third-party bookkeeping and accounting providers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting., • Lead audit preparation for joint-ventures—collect documentation, coordinate with auditors, and serve as the internal point of contact., • Manage the tax filing process across entities, including extensions, tracking deliverables, and monitoring K-1 timing and submissions., • Assist principals with accounting matters, including guarantor reporting, loan-related documentation and entity-level reconciliations. Payroll, Benefits & Corporate Administration • Oversee payroll processing; verify accuracy and support compensation-related reviews., • Manage the annual health insurance renewal process with external brokers; maintain active coverage and vendor relationships., • Serve as administrator for the company’s 401(k) plan, coordinating with plan providers and ensuring compliance., • Maintain corporate-level and employee-related insurance policies (E&O, general liability, workers comp, etc.); file and coordinate insurance claims as needed., • Support employee reviews, onboarding, offboarding, and general HR administration. Operational Infrastructure & Technology • Contribute in oversight of the firm’s AI-enabled database and asset-management software, ensuring data integrity, system optimization, and team-wide adoption., • Oversee property-level insurance tracking and interface with property management teams., • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance processes, and implement new systems as the platform continues to scale. Investor & Stakeholder Interaction • Collaborate with principals on investor communication, reporting requests, and ad hoc investor support., • Assist with documentation related to audits, capital calls, distributions, and other JV reporting requirements., • Support data management, compliance tracking, and reporting workflows related to investor relationships. Firmwide Operations & Special Projects • Serve as a strategic right hand to the principals across operational, financial, and administrative matters., • Manage vendor relationships across accounting, insurance, payroll, benefits, technology, and other operational functions., • Lead special projects tied to acquisitions, dispositions, financings, or entity-level initiatives., • Coordinate guarantor reporting and documentation for principal-level loan guarantees. Qualifications: • 5–10+ years of experience in accounting, operations, or business management (ideally within real estate, private equity, or a family office)., • Strong accounting acumen; comfort managing multiple entities and working with external CPAs and bookkeepers., • Experience coordinating audits, tax filings, and multi-entity reporting., • High level of professionalism and discretion, especially when handling principal-level and investor-facing matters., • Technologically savvy; experience with reporting tools and AI/technology enabled platforms., • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage competing priorities across numerous workflows., • Team-first mentality with the confidence to operate autonomously and directly with senior leadership.