Asset Manager

WNC & Associates; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k match

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

WNC & Associates in Irvine, CA seeks an Asset Manager to join its private equity fund team. You will oversee up to 10 assets, coordinate with 3rd party management, and analyze monthly financial performance including budgets, occupancies, and capital needs.

You will review agreements and assist in capital renovations with vendors and the Construction Asset Manager. You’ll work cross-functionally with property staff, lenders, and partners to optimize returns, monitor reserves, and develop action

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Yardi, Power BI are required or strongly preferred.
• Strong financial analysis skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of up to 10 assets including LIHTC, HUD, Bond, Home, and market-rate properties.
• Analyze monthly financial performance and budgets; monitor KPIs such as occupancy, collections, and capital needs.
• Review and approve annual budgets submitted by 3rd party management companies.
• Coordinate capital renovation projects with vendors and the Construction Asset Manager.
• Review reserve withdrawals and track Reserve balances.
• Develop action plans with partners and property management; monitor effectiveness monthly.
• Conduct site visits and assess properties regularly.
• Review financing documents to determine structures and constraints.
• Collaborate with partners, lenders, and regulators to resolve problems.
• Analyze audits and prepare quarterly distribution projections.
• Evaluate potential acquisitions and provide market and condition feedback.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Proficient communication

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, or related subject

Tools

Yardi

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Preservation Equity Fund Advisors (PEFA) seeks an Asset Manager for its growing private equity fund business. PEFA is dedicated to preserving affordable housing through acquisition of existing apartment communities while providing cash flow and appreciation to its investors. The Asset Manager will join a collaborative group of real estate professionals and have the opportunity to contribute to an up‑and‑coming venture for WNC. The ideal candidate is well organized with strong communication and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of up to 10 assets, including Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit, HUD, Bond, Home, and market‑rate properties. The Asset Manager will be responsible for overseeing the 3rd party management companies on their portfolio.
• Work closely with property staff to analyze and report on monthly financial performance; monitor budgets (comparing to actuals) and various key performance indicators including maximizing rents, occupancy, collections, and capital needs as necessary.
• Review and approve annual budgets for reasonableness upon submission by the 3rd party management companies.
• Complete capital renovation projects while working directly with vendors/contractors, ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget. Work closely with the Construction Asset Manager on the completion of capital projects.
• Review and approve Reserve withdrawals and track the balances in the Reserve accounts.
• Develop an “Action Plan” in conjunction with the other key partners or property management for concern properties, monitoring effectiveness of the “Action Plan” on a monthly or more frequent basis.
• Conduct all required site visits; concern properties must be visited more regularly.
• Review partnership agreements, regulatory agreements, financing documents and other sources to determine financing structures and constraints.
• Ascertain and work to resolve problems through collaboration with partners, property managers, lenders, and governmental/regulatory entities.
• Analyze monthly, quarterly, year‑end, and annual financial audits.
• Conduct quarterly distribution calculations and present proposed distribution projections to department head.
• Review potential communities for acquisitions, and provide feedback on market, physical condition, management, and other analysis as required.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Yardi, Power BI
• Familiarity with multi‑family asset class
• Positive attitude and desire to take initiative
• Detailed oriented with attention to accuracy and organization
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Professional and courteous

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, or related subject; or
• 2–5 years of previous related experience

Benefits & Opportunities

WNC is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

WNC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time‑off, 401k match, life insurance, and long‑term disability.

The compensation listed represents the expected salary for this position. A candidate's work experience and other job‑related factors will also be considered.