Business Manager, Property Operations

Company Overview 

Asset Living is a third-party management firm with a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. Founded in 1986, Asset Living has decades of experience delivering exceptional value to our partners. Since the beginning, our undeniable passion has driven our organic growth from a small property management firm to one of the most trusted allies in real estate. Asset Living's growing portfolio includes a multitude of properties across the country that span the multifamily, single-family home rentals, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing divisions.  

Asset Living is a fast-growing company made up of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds that differentiate us and help us drive innovation and results for our clients and communities across the US. At Asset Living, we wholeheartedly believe 'Together We Lead, Together We Succeed. We empower each other to lead by example, collaborate, and evolve - inspired by our belief that we can continually improve as individuals and as an organization. Together, we create an environment where every voice is heard, every idea is valued, and every individual experiences opportunities to grow as our company grows. When you join Asset Living, you become part of a dynamic team that thrives on unity, unique talents, and a universal culture of winning.  

Recognized as one of the nation's Best and Brightest Places to Work and ranked in the NMHC top 50 professionals, join Asset Living because of its reputation as the most trusted partner in real estate, workplace culture, and growth opportunities. Asset Living is a member of The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and is recognized as an Accredited Management Organization (AMO). Together, we lead the way, and together, we achieve excellence in all that we do. Join a workplace where success is a collective journey and leadership is a shared responsibility.  

Business Manager, Property Operations 

The Business Manager, Property Operations plays a critical role in supporting regional property portfolios by driving operational efficiency, financial performance, and compliance. This role partners closely with regional and site leadership to oversee key operational functions including occupancy management, maintenance oversight, financial controls, and regulatory compliance, ensuring consistent execution of Asset Living standards and client expectations. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Occupancy Management 

• Support resident retention strategies and renewal workflows 
• Address resident concerns and escalations in a timely and professional manner 
• Oversee tenant-based voucher administration and related compliance requirements

Property Maintenance Oversight 

• Monitor maintenance follow-up, service quality, and resident satisfaction 
• Partner with site teams to ensure timely completion of work orders and preventive maintenance 

Financial Management

• Oversee delinquency, collections, and rent recovery efforts 
• Ensure compliance with jurisdictional timelines for move-outs and charges 
• Track and report capital expenditures in alignment with approved budgets 
• Oversee invoice processing, including PO-to-invoice matching and vendor payment workflows 
• Manage vendor invoice receipt and coordination with Accounts Payable 

Compliance & Legal 

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Asset Living policies 
• Support legal processes related to lease enforcement, evictions, and resident disputes 
• Coordinate with attorneys and internal stakeholders while ensuring jurisdictional compliance 

Portfolio Performance & Collaboration

• Partner with Regional Portfolio Managers, Community Managers, and Leasing teams to drive portfolio KPIs 
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities 
• Support consistent execution of Asset Living operational standards across assigned properties

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Property Management, or a related field preferred 
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in multifamily property management, operations, or asset management
• Proficiency with property management systems such as Yardi, RealPage, MRI, or similar platforms
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace tools
• Demonstrated understanding of leasing operations, financial management, and regulatory compliance 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred 

Travel Requirement: 

• This position may entail travel, estimated at 5% of work time annually for site visits, client visits or internal meetings.

This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice. This is a safety-sensitive position and may be subject to additional compliance requirements.

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