Director of Acquisitions

Lyon Living; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans/FSA/HSA

401K Matching

Employee Housing Discounts

Education Reimbursements

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Lyon Living is seeking a Director of Acquisitions in Newport Beach to identify and underwrite multifamily and mixed-use projects. You will manage the pipeline from sourcing through contract execution, collaborating with CIO and leadership on deal strategy.

The role requires a track record of sourcing on-market and off-market opportunities, advanced Excel modeling, and deep debt/equity knowledge. Expect up to 80% travel as part of the position.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial real estate investments or acquisitions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, or Economics; graduate degree is highly preferred.
• Proven history of leading closed transaction volume (minimum $500M+ in total deal volume as lead acquisition officer).
• Advanced mastery of Excel real estate financial modeling (waterfall structures, debt/equity sizing, complex IRR calculations).
• Deep understanding of construction cost benchmarks, local building codes, and multifamily demographic drivers.
• Strong understanding of current debt financing options (Agency/Fannie/Freddie, bridge, construction, debt funds) and equity partner dynamics.
• Up to 80% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, source, and evaluate viable multifamily acquisition opportunities across target primary and secondary markets.
• Build and cultivate strong relationships with brokers, lenders, property owners, equity partners, and municipal authorities to ensure early access to deal flow (specifically off-market opportunities).
• Maintain a robust deal tracking pipeline and provide regular market intelligence and strategic reporting to executive leadership.
• Oversee comprehensive financial modeling and valuation analysis, including cash flow projections, IRR analysis, sensitivity testing, and debt structuring models.
• Lead the due diligence process for target acquisitions, including physical plant inspections, environmental reviews, lease audits, zoning compliance checks, market rent studies, and property management integration plans.
• Collaborate directly with internal property management and capital expenditure/renovation teams to refine post-acquisition property upgrade budgets and operating cost assumptions.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute Letters of Intent (LOIs), Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSAs), joint venture agreements, and loan documents alongside outside legal counsel.
• Lead equity and debt capital placement efforts for deals, preparing high-quality investment committee memoranda and lender pitch packages.
• Manage the transaction process from initial LOI through closing, ensuring seamless transition to asset management and operations teams.

Skills

Excel real estate modeling

IRR calculations

Debt/equity sizing

Market analysis

Capital markets relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, or Economics

Job description

Description

Lyon Living proudly offers the following benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans/FSA/HSA


• 401K Matching


• Employee Housing Discounts


• Education Reimbursements


• Employee Referral Bonuses

Pay Range: up to $200,000 annually

Our teams work hard to maintain a culture that is conducive to creative thinking, empowerment, and collaboration. We are currently looking to fill a full-time Director of Acquisitions position.

The Director of Acquisitions identifies and underwrites multifamily and mixed-use projects. Reporting directly to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO), this role manages the pipeline from initial sourcing through contract execution and due diligence. The ideal candidate possesses deep capital markets relationships, exceptional financial modeling skills, and a proven track record of sourcing both on-market and off-market transactions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Identify, source, and evaluate viable multifamily acquisition opportunities across target primary and secondary markets.


• Build and cultivate strong relationships with brokers, lenders, property owners, equity partners, and municipal authorities to ensure early access to deal flow (specifically off-market opportunities).


• Maintain a robust deal tracking pipeline and provide regular market intelligence and strategic reporting to executive leadership.


• Oversee comprehensive financial modeling and valuation analysis, including cash flow projections, IRR analysis, sensitivity testing, and debt structuring models.


• Lead the due diligence process for target acquisitions, including physical plant inspections, environmental reviews, lease audits, zoning compliance checks, market rent studies, and property management integration plans.


• Collaborate directly with internal property management and capital expenditure/renovation teams to refine post-acquisition property upgrade budgets and operating cost assumptions.


• Draft, negotiate, and execute Letters of Intent (LOIs), Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSAs), joint venture agreements, and loan documents alongside outside legal counsel.


• Lead equity and debt capital placement efforts for deals, preparing high-quality investment committee memoranda and lender pitch packages.


• Manage the transaction process from initial LOI through closing, ensuring seamless transition to asset management and operations teams.

Experience/Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in commercial real estate investments or acquisitions, with a primary focus on multifamily properties.


• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, or Economics; graduate degree is highly preferred.


• Proven history of leading closed transaction volume (minimum $500M+ in total deal volume as lead acquisition officer).


• Advanced mastery of Excel real estate financial modeling (waterfall structures, debt/equity sizing, complex IRR calculations).


• Deep understanding of construction cost benchmarks, local building codes, and multifamily demographic drivers.


• Strong understanding of current debt financing options (Agency/Fannie/Freddie, bridge, construction, debt funds) and equity partner dynamics.


• Up to 80% travel required.

Lyon Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Pre-employment background check and drug screening required. Lyon Living participates in the E-Verify program.