Director, Asset Management

Southfield, MI

Job Description

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Job Summary

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

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, or related field (Required)
  • Master's 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 driver's 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 4plan optionsso 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 achild, adoption, or placement of a child
  • Paid Time Off including tenholidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty

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Job Summary

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

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, or related field (Required)
  • Master's 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 driver's 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 4plan optionsso 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 achild, adoption, or placement of a child
  • Paid Time Off including tenholidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty

Apply for aCorporate Headquarters (HQ) position, located in the Metro Detroit, Michigan market today.

Join our Talent Community and explore Corporate Headquarters jobs at Sun Communities.

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About Sun Communities, Inc.

About Us: Sun Communities and Sun Outdoors are the nation's premier provider of manufactured home communities and RV resorts. To find out more about what we have to offer, visit a community near you or contact us.

Our Culture: We have built our culture around a simple customer service philosophy: The Golden Rule. We treat others the way we want to be treated. Our team is considered one of our most valuable assets, and we ensure we offer a fun and rewarding workplace!

We are committed to the encouragement of personal growth and are pleased to offer opportunities for advancement to qualified individuals. Our formal training programs, on-the-job training activities, and customized development plans help support team members to accomplish their goals.

Accolades: We've been ranked as a “Top 100 Workplace” by the Detroit Free Press for the past 10 consecutive years.

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