Asset Manager

Jonathan Rose Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Parental bonding leave

Educational assistance

Job summary

Jonathan Rose Companies, a leading owner and developer of green affordable housing, seeks an Asset Manager to oversee financial reporting, modeling, and operations for a portfolio of properties. You will work with executives to ensure portfolio value and compliance with LIHTC programs, coordinating capital strategies and investor updates.

The role requires 3–4 years of asset management experience in affordable housing, strong financial analytics, and travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Real Estate or related field.
• Master’s degree in Finance/Real Estate preferred.
• Broker’s license preferred.
• 3–4 years of asset management experience in affordable housing financed with LIHTC required.
• Strong financial modeling and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and guide property business plans, operating budgets, and 5-year capex strategies.
• Prepare and update financial models and analyses.
• Monitor financial performance and prepare quarterly investor updates.
• Oversee ownership transfers and partnership buyouts documentation.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders on asset performance and initiatives.
• Conduct scenario analyses for refinancing/disposition opportunities.
• Lead year-end audit package preparation and investor communications.
• Review financial statements and tax returns; manage external accounting engagements.
• Advise on budgeting, capital improvements, leasing and marketing for properties.
• Travel up to 20% to visit properties and meet partners.

Skills

Advanced communication

Public speaking

Advanced Microsoft Suite

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance/Business/Real Estate

Master’s degree preferred

Broker’s license preferred

3-4 years asset management experience

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Main CLE Office
6000 Freedom Square Drive
Suite 500
Independence, OH 44131, USA

Main CLE Office
6000 Freedom Square Drive
Suite 500
Independence, OH 44131, USA

Company DescriptionJonathan Rose Companies is one of the country’s leading owners, developers and operators of green affordable and mixed-income communities. Founded in 1989, Rose has created projects with more than $4.2 billion of value with a current portfolio of 19,000 apartment homes in 15 states and Washington DC.

Our mission is to create a more environmentally thriving, socially just world through the development, preservation, renovation and management of green, affordable and mixed income housing.

The firm is a fully integrated investment management, development and asset management company with, construction management, solar energy, mortgage finance and title company affiliates.

We strive to achieve positive environmental impact by investing in energy efficiency, decarbonization, and water conservation to reduce our use of natural resources and toxins. Our social impact is achieved by preserving and expanding housing affordability, and connecting our residents to health, education, financial, cultural and social services. And we aim to achieve these impacts in a co-creative process with governments, our residents and staff.

We are signatories to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investing (UN PRI), benchmark performance annually through GRESB, and align our reporting with the Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) guidelines, SASB Standards, and GRI Standards.

Position Description

Asset Managers are responsible for ensuring assigned properties meet the Rose financial, social and environmental goals. The AM's Assist and review property business plans based on the initial acquisition goals and updates plans no less than annually to reflect property performance and market conditions. Review property financials with property management monthly and reports quarterly to investors and / or executive team. Overall purpose is to create value in the portfolio while providing a quality home for our residents.

The pay range for this position is $120-130k based upon factors including but not limited to related experience and time in the industry.

Essential Functions

FINANCIAL REPORTING, MODELING & ANALYSIS

• Collaborates with the Asset Management Analyst, develops and guides business plans, operating budgets, and 5-year capital expenditure strategies to meet or exceed goals.
• Prepares and updates financial models and valuation analyses to reflect current performance and assumptions throughout asset’s lifecycle to support decision-making and strategic recommendations.
• Monitors monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance against budgets and strategic objectives. Completes quarterly reporting updates, variance analyses, and covenant compliance.
• Manages documentation and accounting processes related to ownership transfers and partnership buyouts.
• Oversees identification and submission of unclaimed funds, including due diligence and investor outreach.
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to communicate asset performance, capital projects, and operational initiatives.
• Conducts scenario and sensitivity analyses for refinancing and disposition opportunities; leads transactions through execution.
• Leads preparation of year-end audit packages, investor updates, and responses to special requests.
• Reviews financial statements and tax returns; manages external accounting engagements.

CASH FLOW

• Analyzes and distributes cash flow from the properties through the partnership waterfalls on an annual or semiannual need, including special distributions relating to capital transactions for refinancing, sale and other.

PROPERTY OPERATIONS

• Advises property operations on all aspects of the properties including annual budgeting, capital improvement planning, physical property conditions, leasing, and marketing.
• Visits stabilized properties in coordination with the Director of Asset Management on a group rotational basis.

MEETINGS & SPECIAL PROJECTS

• Attends meetings and provide support to the Senior Director of Asset Management, CFO and COO as needed.
• Assists with special projects as requested, including but not limited to working through HUD issues (2530's, DEC and other), researching partnership documents, real estate taxes (PILOT), legal activities and handling various state tax issues.

Work Experience Requirements:

SKILLS

• Able to discuss and work closely with outside professionals and Company leadership required.
• Advanced communication and presentation skills required.
• Advanced Microsoft Suite skills required.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships required.
• Advanced skills with Yardi system preferred.
• Advanced presentation and public speaking skills required.

TRAVEL

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Education Requirements and/or Years of Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Real Estate or other related discipline required.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business or Real Estate preferred.
• Broker’s License preferred.
• 3-4 years of experience in asset management of affordable housing financed with Low Income Housing Tax Credits required.

Rose Companies Benefits:

At Rose Companies our goal is to provide an affordable and comprehensive benefits package that provides security for you and your family and supports your overall wellbeing. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401K with company match, competitive paid time off policy, paid holidays, parental bonding leave and educational assistance.

Rose Companies is committed in policy and practice to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, based upon their training, experience, and overall qualifications. Consistent with this commitment, discrimination against an applicant or employee based upon the individual’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other condition or characteristic protected by law is strictly prohibited.

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Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Finance or related field.

Bachelors or better in Real Estate or related field.

Preferred

Masters or better in Finance or related field.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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