EqualAccess · 2 months ago
Director of Real Estate Operations
New York City
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
8+ years expEqualAccess is partnering with a well-established and growth-oriented real estate management organization. The Director of Real Estate Operations will lead and strengthen the company’s operational, financial, and systems infrastructure, overseeing finance operations, administrative functions, vendor management, office facilities, and technology systems.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, and owner payment collections
Prepare weekly and monthly reporting packages, including P&L analysis, forecasting, and variance reports
Partner with leadership and external accounting teams on quarterly filings, audits, and annual financial activities
Implement and maintain strong financial controls, compliance procedures, and accounting policies
Evaluate and negotiate vendor contracts to identify opportunities for savings and operational improvement
Manage office operations, workplace logistics, equipment, supplies, and administrative workflows
Oversee property-level operations systems to ensure consistent standards across the portfolio
Supervise administrative and operational staff, providing structure, oversight, and accountability
Ensure compliance with real estate regulatory requirements, insurance policies, and licensing obligations
Develop and refine company-wide SOPs, workflows, and operational best practices
Oversee internal technology tools, including property management platforms, accounting systems, and communication tools
Partner with leadership to evaluate and implement new systems that improve productivity and accuracy
Ensure cybersecurity measures, data integrity, and system access controls are consistently maintained
Support digital transformation initiatives such as reporting dashboards, system upgrades, and workflow automation
Partner with leadership to align operational and financial priorities with company objectives
Develop KPIs and standardized reporting across operations, finance, and administration
Lead cross-functional initiatives such as system migrations, compliance updates, financial reviews, and internal restructuring
Support continuous improvement efforts, identifying gaps and implementing sustainable solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
8–10 years of experience in operations, finance, or real estate management roles
Experience leading teams and managing organizational systems at scale
Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
Proficiency with accounting, business intelligence, and property management software (e.g., QuickBooks, Yardi, Excel)
Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead cross-functional projects, and implement operational improvements
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Benefits
6 months of post-hire coaching
Operational support
Leadership development
Company
EqualAccess
EqualAccess is a talent consulting partner that helps organizations hire, develop, and retain exceptional people by unifying recruiting, leadership, HR, and professional development into one integrated, people-first system.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase