Asset Manager – Bay Area, CA

Tpchousing; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pacific Companies seeks an experienced Asset Manager for the Bay Area to oversee a growing portfolio of multifamily properties. The role requires collaboration with finance, construction, architecture, and accounting teams to ensure compliance and optimal performance.

Travel to Bay Area properties will be required. Ideal candidates bring LIHTC knowledge, strong financial analysis skills, and a track record in asset management, preferably in multifamily housing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Admin, Real Estate, or related field.
• 5+ years of financial or real estate experience with asset management.
• Preference for multi-family asset management/operations.
• Experience with LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, HOME funds, and Section 8 contracts.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure with remote work capability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee economic, financial, physical, and compliance needs of the portfolio.
• Collaborate with finance, construction, architecture, and accounting teams.
• Research LIHTC documents and program implications for operations.
• Review budgets, planning, and reforecasting for issues.
• Ensure accuracy of rent rolls, tax returns, and audits.
• Coordinate with property management and housing authorities on lease-up and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with LPs/investors, lenders, and housing finance agencies.
• Assist with dispositions and transitions in collaboration with the executive team.

Skills

LIHTC knowledge

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business Administration/Real Estate or related field

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Excel

Job description

Named as a national, “Top 10” Affordable Housing Developer by Affordable Housing Finance Magazine, The Pacific Companies is a catalyst for growth, deploying comprehensive real estate development capabilities and shaping neighborhoods. With communities across the US facing a shortage of quality housing, The Pacific Companies is seeking ambitious, productive, and trustworthy individuals to join the team. Their commitment to excellence in development and construction ensures that every project meets high standards of sustainability and livability. We are seeking an experienced Asset Manager for the Bay Area who can oversee a growing portfolio of properties. The job would be would require some travel to properties in the Bay Area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees and manages the economic, financial, physical, and compliance needs of their portfolio, including creating strategies for each asset for optimum performance
• Collaborate with other departments including finance, construction, architecture, and accounting to ensure all aspects of the assets meet company standards and compliance standards
• Researching legal and other pertinent documents (i.e. LPAs, subsidy contracts, loan agreements, tax returns, audits, regulatory agreements, guaranty agreements, cash flow/capital transaction waterfalls, etc) to understand each asset’s requirements of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. Understand the implications of the program and how they impact the operations of rental communities
• Review detailed financial and operational planning, and budgeting to identify issues for reforecasting or resolution
• Work with Management companies and operating software to ensure financials, rent rolls, annual budgets, tax returns, and audit reviews are loaded and accurate
• Identify, prioritize, and follow-up on problems/issues with projects and/or credit and work with general partners to help resolve issues
• Provide guidance on requirements for post-closing changes, work with the team to ensure documentation is adequate, and completed timely, staying in the loop on any issues
• Coordinate with property management, housing authorities, supportive services, project managers, and other development team members to ensure that lease-up, marketing, outreach, and maintenance of waiting lists are handled in accordance with the management plan and all regulatory requirements and, that goals for lease-up are met on time
• Work collaboratively to collect data, track projects, enhance communication, and distribute to department and greater asset management team
• Conduct project site visits, and review property management companies and practices
• Compiles or oversees and tracks the submission of Annual State, Federal, and financial reports as required
• Manage relationships with limited partners/investors, lenders, and housing finance agencies on assigned assets
• Dispositions-work with the Executive Officer on the sale of properties and work with management companies during the sale and transition

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Management, Real-Estate, or related field alternative education and experience qualifications welcome
• 5+ years of financial or real estate experience, property management, asset management preferred
• Preference for multi-family experience (asset management, management, operations, construction/rehab)
• Experience in public and private housing asset management/finance programs and related compliance requirements
• Ability to multi-task and deal with stress, balance competing demands on time and remote working

Preferred:

• Strong working knowledge of LIHTC (9%/4%), tax-exempt bonds, HOME funds, Section 8/HAP contracts, and related regulatory structures
• Demonstrated ability to read and analyze property-level financial statements, budgets, and variance reports
• Experience overseeing third-party property management companies or working in property management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to investors, lenders, and internal leadership
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; familiarity with asset/property management software (e.g., Yardi, MRI)