Accounting, Affordable Housing, Budgeting, Business Development, Business Plan, Commercial Real Estate, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Establish Priorities, Financial Management, Forecasting, Leadership, Onboarding, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations, Operations Management, Performance Metrics, Profit & Loss, Property Maintenance, Property Management, Property Rentals, Public Administration, Regulations, Request for Proposals (RFP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Lead/Manager, Thought Leadership, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning
President – Multifamily Property Management
Greater Seattle Area
Our client is entering an important next chapter and is hiring a President to lead the business through a planned leadership transition and continued growth.
This is a mid-market property management firm with a strong foundation, and they are well-positioned for continued expansion. This role offers ownership of operations, performance, and execution, with the opportunity to help shape the future of the business.
The ideal candidate is a thoughtful, inspiring leader with deep multi-family operational expertise, strong financial acumen, and the ability to balance portfolio performance with exceptional resident, client, and team experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day operations across property management, maintenance, accounting, compliance, and support functions.
- Drive consistency, accountability, and performance across a portfolio of approximately 7,000 units.
- Lead, develop, and support the senior leadership team while building internal bench strength.
- Establish clear priorities, expectations, KPIs, and decision-making structure across the organization.
- Strengthen client, owner, partner, resident, and customer relationships through proactive communication and strong execution.
- Collaborate with Business Development on proposals, RFP responses, new client onboarding, and property transitions.
- Support seamless integration of new properties into the company’s systems, processes, and culture.
- Partner with accounting and leadership on budgeting, forecasting, reporting, profitability, and financial performance.
- Improve operational efficiency, staffing models, vendor strategy, workflows, SOPs, and technology adoption, including AppFolio.
- Lead through change with clarity, consistency, and respect while reinforcing the company’s values in daily operations.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 8–12+ years of progressive property management leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Experience managing a large multifamily portfolio
- Strong understanding of Washington State and Seattle housing laws, local rental regulations, and affordable housing compliance.
- Demonstrated success in operational management, financial oversight, and team leadership.
- Proven ability to develop high-performing teams, lead through competing priorities, and drive consistent execution across a portfolio.
- Strong operational and financial acumen with the ability to balance growth, profitability, client service, and culture.
- Visible, engaged, and present with teams across the business.
- High accountability, low ego, and comfortable making thoughtful, timely decisions.
- Strong judgment with the ability to challenge the status quo constructively.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
Compensation: $225K - $250K base with targeted annual bonus at 25% of base salary