Associate or Vice President of Acquisitions

Cochran Booth & Co. is seeking an Associate or Vice President of Acquisitions to lead underwriting, financial analysis, and execution for a growing portfolio of manufactured housing communities. This role may be structured at the Associate or Vice President level depending on the candidate’s experience and demonstrated capabilities.

This individual will work directly with leadership throughout underwriting, due diligence, and closing of acquisitions. The role will be heavily focused on financial modeling, valuation, and transaction execution. This position will also build, train, and manage an internal acquisitions and analyst team as the company continues to grow.

• Lead underwriting and financial analysis for manufactured housing community acquisitions
• Build and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate returns, risks, and sensitivity scenarios
• Work directly with leadership to evaluate opportunities from initial review through closing
• Lead due diligence efforts including financial, operational, and market review
• Coordinate with brokers, lenders, attorneys, and third-party vendors throughout transactions
• Prepare investment summaries and recommendations for internal decision-making
• Maintain acquisition pipeline and support sourcing efforts as needed
• Build, train, and manage an internal acquisitions and analyst team
• Develop and refine underwriting standards, models, and internal processes

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, or related field required
• 3–5+ years of experience underwriting commercial real estate investments
• Manufactured housing experience is highly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
• Demonstrated ability to lead an underwriting or acquisitions team
• Strong analytical and valuation skills with the ability to independently underwrite transactions
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

$80,000–$120,000 salary range, plus bonus potential based on experience and performance.