Director, Acquisitions

For more than 25 years, Scioto Properties has partnered with healthcare providers, nonprofit organizations, and private equity firms to deliver specialized real estate solutions that empower care. With a nationwide portfolio of 2,200+ properties across 45 states, we are a trusted leader in creating homes and facilities tailored to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), behavioral health needs, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

Our expertise spans acquisitions, lease financing, ground-up development, and equity investments, helping our partners secure the right properties, streamline operations, and overcome capital limitations.

• Lead a team of analyst- and associate-level investment professionals to underwrite and execute a variety of transactions and direct the deal process on all transactions; lead coordination of efforts with Operations Team.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex underwriting, structuring, and transaction issues, ensuring informed decision-making and effective risk management.
• Perform market- and asset-level due diligence and meet with prospective tenants and intermediaries, including regular travel as part of the diligence process.
• Coordinate internal and external diligence workflows (brokers, consultants, legal, etc.) and work in close collaboration with legal counsel to negotiate legal documents (e.g. LOIs, purchase agreements and lease agreements).
• Prepare investment committee materials and present findings to senior leadership.
• Participate in business development activities to build transaction knowledge as well as rapport with sales team and potential / future customers.

• Lead and mentor high-performing team of acquisitions analysts and associates, fostering technical excellence, sound investment judgment, and professional growth.
• Manage workflow across the acquisitions team, prioritizing deal execution, allocating resources, and ensuring timely, high-quality underwriting and deliverables.
• Establish best practices, standardized processes, and quality control measures to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability across the acquisitions platform.
• Build on an accountable and performance-driven team culture while promoting continuous learning and improving collaboration.
• Evaluate team performance, provide regular feedback, and support recruiting, onboarding, and career development initiatives for junior investment professionals.

• Support the structuring and execution of equity and debt financing for acquisitions and recapitalizations on a project-by-project basis.
• Assist in preparing offering memoranda, investor updates, and capital raise materials.
• Analyze deal terms, capital stack scenarios, and negotiate key financing documents in conjunction with legal counsel.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field (MBA or MSRE a plus).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in real estate, private equity, investment banking, or institutional acquisitions/capital markets.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, underwriting, and transaction execution.
• Excellent project management and communication skills; capable of managing multiple work streams simultaneously.
• Self-starter with high attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative spirit.
• Ability to serve as a strong role model for junior members of the team with a keen interest in managing a team and possession of leadership qualities.

• Powell, Ohio/ Easton Town Center
• On Site Monday - Friday

At Scioto Properties, your work goes beyond real estate by helping create safe, stable homes and communities for some of the nation’s most vulnerable populations. By joining Scioto, you will be part of a team that values collaboration, hard work, and teamwork in our fast-growing business while never losing sight at the heart of our mission.

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401k retirement system with company match