Asset Manager

Topa Management Company is looking to recruit an experienced Asset Manager to join our team in Los Angeles, California. Candidates who possess the required experience as described below should send a cover letter and current resume via Select Leaders. Those candidates we feel would be a good fit for the position we will contact directly. Please no calls or solicitations for business.

POSITION TITLE:                                      Asset Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Topa Management Company is seeking an Asset Manager who will play an integral role in executing the Company’s real estate portfolio strategy through the implementation of value-add opportunities and initiatives.  Works closely with Leasing and Operations personnel to analyze re-development / development initiatives across a 3M square foot portfolio consisting largely of office and urban retail properties.  The successful candidate will be comfortable in a collaborative entrepreneurial environment.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works closely with a team of property managers, operations, and leasing professionals to achieve goals.
• Develop business plans for each initiative identifying budget and schedule  
• Perform ad-hoc analysis of issues while developing strategies to manage conflicts
• Review, analyze, negotiate and provide recommendations on all value-add initiatives
• Leads internal and external reporting requirements and establishes calendar to aid in the accomplishment of goals
• Assists Controller with preparation of annual budgets, variance analysis and forecasts.
• Identifies and manages projects and opportunities that will increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Oversee design development, pre-construction and construction process on multiple projects
• Direct and review project designs for submission to local planning agencies, meet with project consultants to ensure solutions are code compatible and financially feasible.

• Participates in other duties and special projects as assigned

     

QUALIFICATIONS / PREREQUISITS: 

• Undergraduate degree required
• MBA preferred
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of progressive hands-on asset management or project management experience with a minimum of 2 years in financial analysis
• Candidate may have worked for construction company in project management capacity
• Must understand construction process, building systems, and have fluency when meeting with architects, contractors and other related consultants.  
• Must possess knowledge and understanding of leasing and lease analysis
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Must be adaptable and thrive in a changing environment
• Must possess strong quantitative and analytical skills and have a demonstrated track record in negotiating and problem solving
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and integrity. Must be highly trustworthy and able to handle proprietary financial and property level information appropriately.
• Demonstrates a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals or deadlines
• Must have a high energy level with a positive, upbeat attitude
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, organization, priority setting and time-management skills
• Possesses strong business acumen and develops creative solutions to problems that make practical business sense
• Has the ability to communicate complex financial concepts, both verbally and in written form, across all levels of the organization