VP Asset Management/ COO

Vice President of Asset Management

Location: Atlanta, GA (In-office)

Reports To: President,

Company Overview:

Our client is a boutique, entrepreneurial real estate investment firm based in Atlanta, GA. Backed by a family office with deep roots in Germany, we invest across the U.S. Sunbelt in high-quality multifamily communities. With over $2 billion in assets under management and approximately 6,000 units, the firm is in active growth mode and operates through both long-term balance sheet capital and a fund platform. We are seeking a senior leader to join our team as Vice President of Asset Management, with a clear trajectory into a Chief Operating Officer position. This individual will initially focus primarily on asset management while taking increasing ownership of corporate operations, HR, and team development over time.

Key Responsibilities:

Asset Management (70%):

• Lead strategic oversight of a national multifamily portfolio in coordination with third-party property managers.
• Drive asset performance through revenue growth, expense optimization, capital planning, and value-creation strategies.
• Oversee financial reporting, budget reviews, business plan execution, and quarterly investor updates.
• Lead all construction and cap-ex planning and execution, including oversight of renovation scopes, timelines, and vendor management.
• Mentor and manage current and future asset management team members.
• Partner with acquisitions and finance teams on underwriting, refinancing, and hold/sell decisions.
• Regularly visit properties and guide property-level strategy execution.

Operations & HR (30%):

• Serve as a trusted leader for internal operations, helping shape and maintain a strong, collaborative company culture.
• Act as a first point of contact for internal employee matters, compensation discussions, and HR-related issues.
• Manage internal policies, employee handbooks, and compliance documentation.
• Lead recruiting efforts and onboarding for new team members.
• Oversee coordination with the office manager on workspace planning, technology, and administrative systems.
• Assist with strategic planning related to future office expansion or relocation.

Qualifications:

• 20+ years of experience in real estate, with a strong foundation in multifamily asset management.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and influencing organizational structure.
• Deep understanding of asset-level financials, investor reporting, leasing trends, and capital planning.
• Exposure to corporate operations, payroll/benefits oversight, and HR management in a small- to mid-sized firm is strongly preferred.
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where wearing multiple hats is expected and valued.
• Strategic mindset with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced credentials preferred.

This is a full-time, in-office position based in Atlanta, GA. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.