Keller Augusta · 1 week ago
Manager of Business Operations (Real Estate Firm)
Montclair, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKeller Augusta is a New Jersey-based real estate investment management firm focused on value-add infill light industrial properties. They are seeking a Manager of Business Operations to oversee financial, administrative, and operational infrastructure while managing third-party service providers and supporting investor-facing needs.
CommercialConsultingReal EstateRecruiting
Responsibilities
Oversee bookkeeping and accounting across all Camber enterprise entities, investment vehicles and its asset services company
Manage and quality-control third-party bookkeeping and accounting providers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting
Lead audit preparation for joint-ventures—collect documentation, coordinate with auditors, and serve as the internal point of contact
Manage the tax filing process across entities, including extensions, tracking deliverables, and monitoring K-1 timing and submissions
Assist principals with accounting matters, including guarantor reporting, loan-related documentation and entity-level reconciliations
Oversee payroll processing; verify accuracy and support compensation-related reviews
Manage the annual health insurance renewal process with external brokers; maintain active coverage and vendor relationships
Serve as administrator for the company’s 401(k) plan, coordinating with plan providers and ensuring compliance
Maintain corporate-level and employee-related insurance policies (E&O, general liability, workers comp, etc.); file and coordinate insurance claims as needed
Support employee reviews, onboarding, offboarding, and general HR administration
Contribute in oversight of the firm’s AI-enabled database and asset-management software, ensuring data integrity, system optimization, and team-wide adoption
Oversee property-level insurance tracking and interface with property management teams
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance processes, and implement new systems as the platform continues to scale
Collaborate with principals on investor communication, reporting requests, and ad hoc investor support
Assist with documentation related to audits, capital calls, distributions, and other JV reporting requirements
Support data management, compliance tracking, and reporting workflows related to investor relationships
Serve as a strategic right hand to the principals across operational, financial, and administrative matters
Manage vendor relationships across accounting, insurance, payroll, benefits, technology, and other operational functions
Lead special projects tied to acquisitions, dispositions, financings, or entity-level initiatives
Coordinate guarantor reporting and documentation for principal-level loan guarantees
Qualification
Required
5–10+ years of experience in accounting, operations, or business management (ideally within real estate, private equity, or a family office)
Strong accounting acumen; comfort managing multiple entities and working with external CPAs and bookkeepers
Experience coordinating audits, tax filings, and multi-entity reporting
High level of professionalism and discretion, especially when handling principal-level and investor-facing matters
Technologically savvy; experience with reporting tools and AI/technology enabled platforms
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage competing priorities across numerous workflows
Team-first mentality with the confidence to operate autonomously and directly with senior leadership
Benefits
Annual health insurance renewal process
401(k) plan
Company
Keller Augusta
Keller Augusta is a full-service boutique executive search agency that specializes on the commercial real estate business.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase