Director, Asset Management

Sun Communities Inc

Southfield, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Asset Management, Best Practices, Brand Strategy, Budgeting, Business Development, Business Plan, Capital Project, Commercial Real Estate, Cross-Functional, Data Management, Driver's License, Estate Management, Exceeded Sales Goal, Expense Management, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Fitness, Forecasting, Healthcare Reimbursement, Investment Analysis, Investment Management, Investment Strategy, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Operations Management, Operations Processes, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Development, Product Pricing, Project Tracking, Real Estate, Regulations, Return on Investment (ROI), Revenue Growth, Revenue Management, Strategic Planning, Team Player
LOCATION
Southfield, MI
POSTED
2 days ago

Overview

The Director, Asset Management supports the strategic oversight of a portfolio of MH and/or RV assets and is responsible for driving property-level performance, long-term value creation, and the development and execution of business plans. This role partners closely with senior leadership and collaborates cross-functionally with Revenue Management, FP&A, Operations, Marketing, and Utility Management to ensure performance goals are met or exceeded. The Director, Asset Management will also take a strong supporting role in the design and implementation of internal systems and processes to institutionalize asset-level knowledge and decision-making frameworks.

Job Duties

  • Lead the development and execution of multi-year portfolio strategies, including long-term capital planning, reinvestment, and value creation initiatives. (Essential)
  • Drive analysis of portfolio performance versus underwriting and investment assumptions; partner with senior leadership to recalibrate strategy as needed. (Essential)
  • Partner closely with Operations and Revenue Management to develop data-driven occupancy and pricing strategies that optimize revenue growth and asset performance. (Essential)
  • Collaborate with FP&A and Operations to lead the annual budget and forecasting process; proactively manage variances and identify performance improvement opportunities. (Essential)
  • Lead cross-functional coordination on regulatory, environmental, and climate-related risks; develop mitigation strategies and ensure compliance. (Essential)
  • Maintain and refine financial models to support strategic planning, portfolio optimization, and executive reporting. (Essential)
  • Coordinates team member selection and development and ensures team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures.
  • Provide strategic oversight of the financial and operational performance of a diversified regional or strategic portfolio of assets, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives.
  • Champion initiatives to enhance Net Operating Income through operational efficiencies, expense management, and strategic reinvestment.
  • Oversee capital projects, redevelopment, and expansion opportunities; evaluate return on investment and strategic alignment.
  • Guide Marketing and repositioning strategies to strengthen brand presence and market competitiveness.
  • Develop and implement best practices, processes, and systems to ensure consistency, transparency, and institutional knowledge retention across the asset base.
  • Present portfolio performance, business plans, and investment strategies to senior executives and key stakeholders.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, or related field (Required)
  • Masters Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, or related field (Preferred)
  • 7 years in of experience in real estate asset management, private equity, or investment management (Required)
  • Proven leadership and portfolio oversight experience
  • Exceptional financial modeling, analysis, and strategic planning skills
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple departments and lead cross-functional initiatives
  • Experience with systems implementation, internal process development, or enterprise data management a strong plus
  • Strong executive presence and presentation skills
  • Must have a valid drivers license

BENEFITS

At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.

  • Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
  • Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
  • On-Site Fitness Center
  • Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
  • Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Identity Theft Insurance
  • Legal Assistance Plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
  • Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation
  • Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
  • Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child
  • Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty

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