Essex Property Trust · 9 hours ago
Sr. Manager, Utility Finance & Vendor Operations
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$119K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expEssex Property Trust is a purpose-driven company that focuses on creating great communities. They are seeking a Senior Manager for Utility Finance & Vendor Operations to lead a team, manage utility billing processes, oversee budgets, and ensure effective communication with residents regarding utility matters.
Commercial Real EstateReal EstateReal Estate InvestmentRental PropertyResidential
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and supervise the utility billing team
Oversee annual budgets and quarterly reforecasting
Quarterly ESG dashboard updates and report maintenance
Manage utility relationships, including third party billers, across portfolio of properties on behalf of Essex
Create a reporting package for utility expenditures and reimbursements, including ownership/creation of an adaptive and predictive modeling process
Fully understand utility allocation and reimbursement metrics
Ensure appropriate expense reimbursement and enhance department processes
Assist Property Operations in resolving residential issues related to utility programs
Oversee utility billing transition of developments, acquisitions, and dispositions of properties
Analyze and respond to proposed utility rate changes on behalf of Essex, pro-actively manage communications to residents about utility hearings, rate tables, and infrastructure investments
Track projects with utility impact, such as renewable energy upgrades and tax incentives
Contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives for new vendors
Manage gas procurement strategy
Work with third parties to determine revenue increase opportunities and implement as approved
Qualification
Required
5-8+ years of finance/accounting, budgeting, and or billing experience required, including overseeing complex non-routine functions and extensive troubleshooting of 'gray area anomalies'
Direct years of experience as a manager, building trust/rapport, and skills to lead, champion, and implement strategic initiatives
Strong proficiency in Excel including knowledge with data modeling and budgeting required
Direct experience with contract/vendor and program management skills required
Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school required
Preferred
Property management or utilities experience preferred, but not required
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university is preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid parental leave
401k employer match
Excellence rewards
Wellness programs
12 paid holidays
15 PTO days
Housing discount of 20%
Company
Essex Property Trust
Essex Property Trust, Inc., is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.3B2025-12-03Post Ipo Debt· $350M
2025-02-06Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2024-08-19Post Ipo Debt· $200M
Leadership Team
Sean Tiner
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