Job Description

We are searching for a Director of Real Estate who will build and lead an in-house property management company. Currently the company has a diversified portfolio of approximately 2 million sq. ft. of industrial, retail and office assets, held through 14 GP/LP and corporate entities.

• Strengthen internal processes for cost allocation, coding, and documentation

4. Audit & Lender Compliance

• Prepare full year-end audit working papers and supporting schedules
• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors
• Manage all annual lender requirements, including:
• Property financial statements
• Rent rolls
• DSCR/LTV compliance calculations
• Budgets and CAM/TMI packages
• Supporting schedules and documentation
• Support refinancing, loan renewals, lender due diligence, and covenant tracking

5. Investment Analysis & Acquisitions

• Build financial models for new acquisitions and refinancing scenarios
• Conduct NOI, cap rate, DSCR, IRR, and sensitivity analyses
• Evaluate debt structures (LTV, amortization, refinance return scenarios)
• Prepare investment memos and recommendations for ownership
• Participate in due diligence for acquisitions and financing events

6. Systems, Processes & Team Leadership

• Implement and optimize property management/accounting systems (Yardi, MRI, etc.)
• Drive process improvement, automation, and reporting efficiency
• Lead, mentor, and supervise property accounting staff
• Establish strong internal controls and financial discipline across the real estate platform

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of experience in real estate finance or property accounting
• Solid understanding of office, retail, and/or industrial real estate operations
• Proven experience with CAM/TMI budgeting and reconciliation
• Strong financial modelling skills (NOI, DSCR, IRR, cap rate, refinance scenarios)
• Advanced Excel skills; Yardi/MRI experience is a strong asset
• CPA designation (or strong accounting foundation) preferred
• Experience working with lenders, auditors, and ownership groups
• Ability to work independently and build systems and processes from scratch
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities

Comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial, high-accountability environment

Skills Required