Manager, Corporate Assets, Facilities, & Risk Management

Confidential Posting; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Posting, a growing publicly traded professional services organization, seeks an experienced Manager, Corporate Assets, Facilities & Risk Management to oversee fleet operations, facilities administration, insurance, and risk programs.

The role partners with senior leadership across Operations, IT, HR, Legal, and Procurement to ensure effective management of assets and risk-related initiatives, delivering scalable processes and cost-effective improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in facilities management, fleet management, insurance administration, risk management, corporate real estate, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, financial, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, contracts, and service providers.
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Fleet & Corporate Asset Management programs, including utilization, maintenance, replacement planning, and cost optimization.
• Evaluate acquisition and financing options and develop recommendations for asset investments.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, leasing providers, service partners, and suppliers.
• Monitor safety, regulatory compliance, licensing, and insurance requirements.
• Develop lifecycle management strategies to maximize asset value and operational effectiveness.
• Lead facility projects such as renovations, relocations, expansions, and space planning initiatives.
• Negotiate vendor agreements and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce occupancy costs.
• Administer corporate insurance programs, including property, casualty, workers' compensation, automobile, cyber liability, and executive liability coverages.
• Coordinate policy renewals, broker relationships, claims management, and loss prevention efforts.
• Support enterprise risk assessments and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Monitor compliance with contractual, regulatory, and insurance-related obligations.
• Develop and manage budgets related to facilities, fleet, and insurance programs.
• Analyze spending trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
• Prepare financial analyses, business cases, and performance metrics for leadership review.
• Establish and improve processes, controls, and best practices that support a scalable organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Vendor management

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Real Estate, or a related field

Job description

A growing, publicly traded professional services organization is seeking an experienced Manager, Corporate Assets, Facilities & Risk Management to oversee key enterprise programs related to fleet operations, facilities administration, insurance, and risk management.

This role is responsible for optimizing the organization's physical assets, managing facility-related operations, supporting enterprise risk initiatives, and driving cost-effective business practices. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with strong business acumen, operational expertise, and the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.

Position Summary

Reporting to senior finance leadership, this role partners closely with Operations, Human Resources, Legal, Information Technology, Procurement, and other business leaders to ensure effective management of company assets and risk-related programs.

The successful candidate will lead vendor management efforts, oversee budgets, support strategic initiatives, and implement scalable processes that enhance operational efficiency and reduce organizational risk.

Key Responsibilities

Fleet & Corporate Asset Management

• Oversee company vehicle and mobile asset programs, including utilization, maintenance, replacement planning, and cost optimization.
• Evaluate acquisition and financing options and develop recommendations for asset investments.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, leasing providers, service partners, and suppliers.
• Monitor safety, regulatory compliance, licensing, and insurance requirements.
• Develop lifecycle management strategies to maximize asset value and operational effectiveness.
• Manage a portfolio of office, warehouse, and operational facilities across multiple locations.
• Coordinate lease administration activities including renewals, amendments, and landlord relationships.
• Lead facility projects such as renovations, relocations, expansions, and space planning initiatives.
• Negotiate vendor agreements and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce occupancy costs.

Insurance & Risk Management

• Administer corporate insurance programs, including property, casualty, workers' compensation, automobile, cyber liability, and executive liability coverages.
• Coordinate policy renewals, broker relationships, claims management, and loss prevention efforts.
• Support enterprise risk assessments and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Monitor compliance with contractual, regulatory, and insurance-related obligations.

Financial & Operational Leadership

• Develop and manage budgets related to facilities, fleet, and insurance programs.
• Analyze spending trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
• Prepare financial analyses, business cases, and performance metrics for leadership review.
• Establish and improve processes, controls, and best practices that support a scalable organization.
• Partner with leaders across multiple departments to support business objectives.
• Manage third-party vendors to ensure service quality, performance, and contract compliance.
• Lead cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide recommendations and updates to senior leadership regarding operational performance and risk management priorities.

What Success Looks Like

• Improved utilization and management of corporate assets.
• Enhanced operational visibility through reporting and key performance metrics.
• Strong vendor performance and cost management outcomes.
• Successful administration of facilities and insurance programs.
• Effective risk mitigation and control processes.
• Strongcross-functional partnerships and measurable business improvements.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in facilities management, fleet management, insurance administration, risk management, corporate real estate, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, financial, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, contracts, and service providers.
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred

• Experience working within a publicly traded organization.
• Knowledge of internal controls and regulated business processes.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations.
• Familiarity with lease administration and accounting standards related to leases.
• Professional certifications such as ARM, CRM, CPCU, IFMA, FMP, or similar credentials.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping enterprise-wide asset, facilities, and risk management strategies within a growing organization. The successful candidate will have significant visibility across the business, exposure to executive leadership, and the ability to drive meaningful operational improvements.