Area Manager: Multi-Property P&L Leader

CYM Living; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

CYM Living, based in Chicago with national reach, is seeking an Area Manager to own the P&L for a zone of properties. You will drive rent strategy, occupancy targets, and operational excellence across multiple PM teams.

You'll lead Senior Property Managers, set budgets, review financials, and partner with HR, IT, Legal, and Maintenance to ensure SOPs and scalable processes. Travel between properties is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multifamily property management experience.
• Proven P&L ownership including budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to lead cross-property teams and drive financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Own full P&L for the assigned zone and manage budgets.
• Set rent strategy and occupancy targets with PM teams.
• Lead Property Managers and ensure KPI execution.
• Oversee vendor management and maintenance with regional operations.
• Prepare and present quarterly financial performance for leadership.
• Coordinate cross-departmental alignment and SOPs.
• Travel between properties within the zone.

Skills

P&L ownership

Leadership

Communication

Tenant relations

Budgeting & forecasting

Occupancy management

Strategic planning

Team development

Property management experience

Data analysis

Tools

Property management software

Excel

Job description

CYM Living, based in Chicago with national reach, is seeking an Area Manager to own the P&L for a zone of properties. You will drive rent strategy, occupancy targets, and operational excellence across multiple PM teams.

You'll lead Senior Property Managers, set budgets, review financials, and partner with HR, IT, Legal, and Maintenance to ensure SOPs and scalable processes. Travel between properties is expected.