Revenue Manager - Real Estate

Buckingham Search; Skokie (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid schedule

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Collaborative culture

Job summary

A growing real estate management company is seeking a Revenue Manager to join its corporate finance team. This role focuses on maximizing rental revenue, occupancy, and collections while supervising a small team. Ideal candidates should have 5–7+ years in corporate real estate finance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in corporate real estate or property management finance.
• Proven ability to work with complex datasets using Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in leading a team and managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to optimize rent, occupancy, and collection performance.
• Oversee lease administration, renewals, and rent increase notices.
• Provide analysis, reports, and insights to leadership on revenue trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Real estate experience

Leadership experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Job description

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A growing real estate management company is seeking a Revenue Manager to join its corporate finance team. Reporting to the Director of FP&A, this role is responsible for maximizing rental revenue, occupancy, and collections across a portfolio of properties. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, real estate experience, and the ability to drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute strategies to optimize rent, occupancy, and collection performance
• Oversee lease administration, renewals, and rent increase notices
• Conduct market analysis to support pricing and revenue decisions
• Ensure compliance with lease documentation and regulatory requirements
• Manage delinquency performance and provide solutions to property teams
• Utilize systems (e.g., DocuSign, rent roll platforms) to track and audit charges
• Partner with asset management and operations to achieve financial goals
• Provide analysis, reports, and insights to leadership on revenue trends
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of direct reports
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes

What We’re Looking For

• 5–7+ years of experience in corporate real estate or property management finance
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to work with complex datasets
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory aspects of leases across multiple states is a plus
• Proven leadership experience with direct reports

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ($85K–$105K, based on experience)
• Hybrid schedule: 50% in-office / 50% remote (subject to change)
• Paid time off, holidays, and retirement savings plan
• Collaborative culture focused on growth and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Child care support
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance