Director of Real Estate

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