Position Purpose:
Lead the accounting department of a growing, multi-commercial real estate investment firm focused on the acquisition, renovation and management of successful commercial properties. Oversee activities regarding reporting, internal controls, auditing and other areas. Coordinate and monitor the year-end closing process. Ensure compliance with all accounting rules and perform internal audits for compliance with policies, procedures and banks.

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements
• Ensure necessary journal entries are booked on a monthly basis
• Assess and modify accounting systems to ensure effective and efficient recording of accounting transactions
• Prepare financial reports for management
• Evaluate, develop and implement policies and procedures for internal controls
• Monitor adherence to established operating procedures and internal controls
• Prepare/review general ledger accounts to ensure the integrity and accuracy of accounts
• Manage and perform accounting and month end closing
• Review and approve accounts payable procedures
• Prepare various cash, AP and capitalization reports on a daily, weekly or monthly basis
• Monitor delinquent A/R at times
• Manage cash flows, collections and payments
• Hire, train, manage and retain competent accounting staff
• Manage corporate banking relationships
• Coordinate activities with external auditors
• Prepare support schedules for year-end work papers
• Perform internal audits
• Forecast future financial and budget requirements
• Oversee cash management
• Perform budget vs. actual analysis for funds and properties on a monthly basis
• Assist with tax functions as well as special projects

Requirements:
• CPA helpful but not necessary
• Minimum 10+ years experience in real estate, preferably in commercial real estate
• Strong technical accounting skills, including GAAP
• Thorough knowledge of accounting controls, processes and systems
• Involvement with complicated financial transactions such as acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships
• Ability to build relationships with all levels of the organization
• Detail oriented
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, MRI proficiency is preferred

The company values personal integrity, excellent customer service, a fantastic work ethic and the desire to achieve in a fast-paced setting.

Contact: Mark Hall, Executive Partner at: markhall@josephchris.net

Director, Facility Management

FLSA Classification:
Salary, Exempt

Supervisor:
Senior Vice President of Community Management

Job Purpose:
The Director, Facility Management is responsible for oversight and management of facilities program throughout company footprint including but not limited to management selection, training, and safety compliance.

Typical Physical Demands:
Regularly use hands to manipulate tools, controls, phones and computer keyboard. Frequently stand, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, and stoop. Sit and stand to do clerical work. Regularly lift and move office supplies up to 75 lbs.

Typical Work Conditions:
Work is performed in a maintenance environment as well as at multiple residential sites. Employee frequently interacts directly with community management and other staff members during the workday. Employee regularly travels between communities throughout company footprint.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Interviews and participates in the selection process of all Facility Manager and Area Facility Managers hires and promotions.
2. Establish and monitors training requirements and timelines for all Facility personnel in areas of OSHA, Safety, Environmental, Mechanical/Technical skill sets.
3. Direct and maintain the national Safety Program.
4. Write and amend the Communities Facility Manual as necessary
5. Ensure that all sites are in compliance with the Comprehensive Safety Program, Environmental Management Plan, Lead Based Paint Plan, Communities Facility Manual, Operations and Maintenance procedures per the individual closing document and the Ground Lease Agreement.
6. Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules and comprehensive scopes of work at each location.
7. Negotiate all national service contracts and obtain critical approvals.
8. Collaborate with Area/Regional Managers and Human Resources on staffing and salary levels of Facility personnel throughout company.
9. Review operating costs with Area Managers and Regional Managers to ensure most cost effective contracts, vendors, and processes.
10. Provide input and recommendations on capital improvement plans.
11. Establish facilities budgets and staffing levels for pre acquisitions and new development projects.

Performance Factors:
1. Planning/organizing – Ability to organize work, set priorities and make productive use of time.
2. Adaptability – Ability to accept changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.
3. Communication and Contact – Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
4. Attendance and Dependability – Ability to consistently report to work on time at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough matter and is conscientious, about assignments.
5. Relationships with Others– Ability to work effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works, to maintain constructive working relationships.
6. Safety – Provides a safe working environment for employees, co-workers, and individuals inside and outside of the company.
7. Values – Ability to work effectively and display the Company values of:
a. Integrity – We always do what is right.
b. Teamwork – We are better together.
c. Excellence – We strive to improve and to exceed expectations.
d. Respect – We appreciate others and care about the wider communities.

Job Requirements/Qualifications:
• 10 years experience in a facility management leadership position.
• HVAC Certification
• Electrical Certification
• OSHA 10 Hour Safety Training
• Accuracy, attention to detail and strong analytical skills a must.
• Possession of a valid state issued Drivers License and safe driving record is required.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adept at supporting multiple team members and members of the management team with changing responsibilities.

Leadership and Organizational Responsibilities:
Requires ongoing coordination, communication and/or team problem solving between departments, service branches and functional areas of production and service.

Employer’s Rights:
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Incumbents may be asked by their supervisor or managers to perform other duties. Incumbents will be evaluated in part based upon their performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

The Company has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice (subject to applicable laws).

For an exploratory and confidential inquiry, contact Mark Hall, Executive Partner at 281.359.2102, or email markhall@josephchris.net

Property Manager

Company Description
A privately held Real Estate Company with a diversified portfolio of industrial, office, retail and multi-family residential real estate assets nationwide. With the corporate location in Los Angeles and asset work-sites in 3 states, we are presently looking to strengthen our Property Management team in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Position Responsibilities
The candidate will report to the Director of Property Management. You will be a key member of the property management process; managing buildings, supporting tenants, problem solving and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Conduct regular property visits as required and prepare inspection reports
• Prepare and issue work orders as needed and maintain appropriate logs
• Supervise on-site maintenance team and ensure quality of work assigned
• Bid, negotiate, and supervise contracted services for assigned properties
• Ensure competitive bidding process for vendor required services
• Oversee the construction of tenant improvements
• Ensure tenant compliance with lease requirements
• Participate in regularly scheduled property status meetings with detailed and accurate information
• Tenant Relationships
• Some travel required

Requirements:
• Minimum of 3 years of broad based commercial property management experience
• Strong communication skills with both internal & external customers and at all levels within the organization
• Understand contracts, leases and leasing objectives
• Skilled in customer service and tenant relations
• Ability to initiate bid requests, vendor and contractor management
• Ability to present self and company in a professional manner in all customer communications and actions
• Solid time management skills with the ability to prioritize, organize and successfully balance multiple tasks and requests
• Must be able to exhibit initiative and work independently
• Must have a strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Must be a team player and work well with Senior Management, tenants, contractors and other daily contacts
• MS Office proficiency expected – experience with Yardi a plus.
• College degree preferred

Career Opportunity:
We offer an excellent compensation package, an exciting career opportunity, and the chance to grow and develop with a well- capitalized entrepreneurial investment group.

For more information, please contact Mark Hall, Executive Partner at 281.359.2102, or email: markhall@josephchris.net .

Acquisitions Director

Our client, a successful privately held Real Estate Investment Company, is seeking an Acquisitions Director to focus on real estate opportunities in the United States.

The company has a rapidly growing portfolio of real estate now valued at more than $2.5 billion, which includes apartments, residential development, senior housing, hotels, office, industrial, retail, and land for development. They are looking to significantly expand their real estate portfolio. Our client is seeking an experienced individual to assist in this well funded effort. The selected individual will have the vision, determination, and street smarts to uncover and acquire promising real estate, where the company can add value.

The Acquisitions Director will:

• Identify real estate opportunities which meet their investment strategy;
• Maintain relationships with potential deal sources including Brokers, Owners and other Real Estate Professionals;
• Determine which markets and product types should be targeted for acquisitions;
• Monitor and analyze economic, legal, political and overall market conditions within targeted markets nationally;
• Evaluate the potential to add value to properties and communicate this to the principals;
• Negotiate deal terms, and conduct and coordinate due diligence activities;
• Prepare investment loan packages as required; and
• Most importantly, manage acquisitions to a successful close.

Qualifications:

• BA or BS in Real Estate or Finance, MBA/MSRE a plus;
• Five plus years experience in real estate related activities;
• Must be experienced with a high volume project deal flow;
• Proven ability to work independently;
• Well-established relationships within the real estate community;
• Talent to excel in a fast paced dynamic environment;
• Ability to successfully interact with all levels of management and staff;
• Possess excellent verbal and written skills; and
• Be proficient in financial modeling (especially in Microsoft Excel, and Argus).

Competitive compensation package. Qualified candidates please send your resume and cover letter in a Word formatted attachment to markhall@josephchris.net

Seeking construction operations professional to oversee operations and sales for the West Virginia market for a privately held, regional homebuilder based in the DC area.  Looking for up and comer who has strong production homebuilding experience mixed with some sales management who would like to take their next step toward a Division President role as General/Division Manager.  Must currently live in the DC area and have at least 10 years of production homebuilding experience.

Contact: Claire Spence, Executive Partner at: clairespence@josephchris.net

Seeking experienced homebuilding Sales Management Leader for new company opening in Raleigh.  Must have either regional or national homebuilder Sales Management experience and strong contacts and knowledge within the industry – specific to the Raleigh market.  Equity opportunity.  Awesome national company with one of the best corporate cultures around! 

Contact: Claire Spence, Executive Partner at: clairespence@josephchris.net

Seeking Division President in Raleigh, NC for privately held, regional homebuilder.  Must have strong local market ties and strength in land acquisition and finance.  Must be strong business leader with desire to grow young division.  Strong homebuilding experience required. Local candidates only.  Great company with wonderful corporate culture.

Contact: Claire Spence, Executive Partner at: clairespence@josephchris.net

Division head for large master planned community to oversee construction/development and sales operations. Must currently live in MD/DC or VA. Must have 10 plus years experience in residential construction and development. Degree required.

Contact: Veronica Ramirez, CEO at: vramirez@josephchris.net

Land Development Manager for large master planned community to oversee development. Must currently live in MD/DC or VA. Must have 10 plus years experience in residential development. Degree required. Master Planned Experience required and light vertical construction required.

Contact: Veronica Ramirez, CEO at: vramirez@josephchris.net

Sales Manager for large master planned community to oversee sales operations and management. Must currently live in MD/DC or VA. Must have 10 plus years experience in new home sales. Degree required. Master Planned Experience required.

Contact: Veronica Ramirez, CEO at: vramirez@josephchris.net