Position: Regional Vice President - Affordable
Location: Merriam, KS
Job Id: (RVP-Affordable)
# of Openings: 1
Regional Vice President
Cohen-Esrey Communities, LLC. is currently seeking a Regional Vice President with LIHTC experience for our Cohen-Esrey Development Group (CEDG) properties to ensure that standards of excellence and Customer Fulfillment are provided in every resident, vendor and property team interaction. Come join our team and experience our AMAZING culture!
Company Overview
The Regional Vice President (RVP) is responsible for overseeing operations of new developments and existing affordable properties and driving strategic growth, ensuring operational excellence, and maintaining financial performance across their portfolio. They manage development projects from planning through lease-up, oversee property operations, and ensure compliance with affordable housing regulations. Additionally, the RVP leads and mentors teams to optimize performance, enhance resident satisfaction, and support long-term portfolio success. We empower people to thrive!
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Voluntary Life and Disability Benefits
- 401(k) + company match
- Education Reimbursement
- Referral Bonus Program
Responsibilities
- Collaborating with development teams during the planning phase to ensure new properties meet company standards and align with long-term strategic goals.
- Overseeing the budgeting process for new developments, ensuring that projects remain on budget while meeting quality and timeline expectations.
- Coordinating with construction and development teams to ensure that projects are progressing as planned, addressing any operational challenges that arise during development.
- Overseeing the lease-up process for new developments, ensuring smooth onboarding of residents, marketing, and maximizing occupancy rates
- Ensuring optimal financial and operational performance of stabilized affordable properties. Regularly review property financials, occupancy, and operating expenses, implementing strategies to improve profitability.
- Leading and coaching Regional Managers, Property Managers, and on-site teams, ensuring alignment with company goals and providing ongoing professional development and support.
- Driving operational best practices to ensure efficient day-to-day operations, focusing on proactive maintenance, resident satisfaction, and expense control.
- Ensuring that all properties within the portfolio comply with affordable housing regulations, including LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) and HUD requirements. Oversee periodic compliance audits and reporting
- Developing and implement strategies for optimizing the performance of both new and existing properties, ensuring that they meet occupancy and financial benchmarks.
- Identifying opportunities for increasing revenue across the portfolio, such as rent increases and cost-saving initiatives.
- Leading a team of Regional Managers providing guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback. Foster a positive, collaborative team environment.
- Ensuring all properties meet safety standards and oversee security measures to protect both residents and property assets.
- Ensuring that all properties in the portfolio provide a high level of customer service to residents. Oversee efforts to enhance resident satisfaction, retention, and community engagement.
- 6+ years’ experience in multi region management and development
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Proficiency with MS office suite
- Expertise in affordable housing LIHTC
- Strong financial background with experience in budging, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Ability to travel extensively (up to 50% of the time) to both local and nationwide locations, as necessary
- CPM Certification
- Degree or accreditation in business, finance, leadership, and/or project management
- Experience using RealPage product suite
- CAM, or CAPS Certification(s) in addition to the CPM Certification.