Assistant Manager at Fortis Property Management

Birmingham, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

36.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leasing, Customer Service, Resident Relations, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Staff Supervision, Fair Housing Compliance, Yardi Proficiency, Microsoft Office, Sales, Marketing, Conflict Resolution, Time Management, Decision Making

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Description Fortis Property Management Job Description Job Title: Assistant Community Manager Weekly Hours: 40 Department: Operations Prepared by: Human Resources Reports to: Community Manager Position Overview: Help people find their new homes! Your main focus as a assistant manager here at The 600 is to lease apartments while achieving the highest effective rent level. Executing leases triggers our competitive commission and bonus structure. Most importantly, our property management philosophy is maintaining strong customer service and resident satisfaction, which starts with each and every Assistant Manager on the Fortis team. The main focus of the Assistant/Business Manager is to assist the Community Manager in the enhancement of the community for which they are responsible for in the most efficient and profitable manner possible based upon the goals and objectives of the owner(s), investor(s), as well as, ensuring the greatest possible satisfaction and well-being of all customers. Additional responsibilities include resolving resident issues, accounts receivable and accounts payable, accurate maintenance of all aspects of Yardi. Why work for us? Here, you don't work for us, you work with us. At Fortis, our success is the result of people like you filling out job applications like this. From your first day in the office, you are a Fortis team member. We pride ourselves on employing thoughtful, innovative, and outgoing people, just like you. And we put our money where our mouth is; we take care of our team. We maintain a competitive commission and bonus structure to recognize your hard work, we guarantee paid time off, and we provide employee rental discounts on our properties because we know that your family at home is and should be your first priority. We also promote internal advancement to further your life in our Fortis family because we believe that our leaders of tomorrow come from the workers of today. Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**): You assist in your community's goal to effectively and efficiently lease the property, while also promoting excellence in resident care and service. You work alongside a team of leasing agents in the office and maintenance technicians, groundskeepers, and a maintenance supervisor on your property, all under the direction of your property/community manager. There, your contribution to the team is specifically: The Assistant Manager will work in coordination with the Community Manager to meet the goals and objectives of the community in the most efficient and profitable manner. Under the direction of the Community Manager they are responsible for: Financial Assist in the preparation of the annual operating budget Collect all rents and other incomes while controlling property expenses within the guidelines of the budget Ensure all bank deposits are made in accordance with Company policy and procedures Process all invoices on a weekly basis and submit to the Accounting Department in a timely manner and with all required paperwork (after approval of the Community Manager) All on-site accounting functions Collect and process all payroll for the community Resident Relations Provide superior customer service Resolve resident concerns Staff Relations and Administration Management of the community in the absence of the Community Manager Adherence to and proper implementation of all Fortis Properties Management policies and procedures Thorough knowledge of the computer system Knowledge of and adherence to the following: Fair Housing policies and procedures Life/Safety issues ADA, OSHA, EPA policies and procedures Supervision Received: The Assistant Manager will report to the Community Manager and/or Regional Property Manager. Supervision Exercised: The Assistant Manager will coordinate with the Community Manager to supervise all on-site Associates and all outside contractors employed by Fortis Property Management to work at their community. Qualifications & Skills: Education Two or four year college degree preferred High School graduate or equivalent Experience Minimum of 1-3 years multi-family property management. Strong marketing and sales background Accounting system functions Special Skills Ability to successfully interact with people Organizational skills Computer literate with the following software: Yardi Rent Cafe / CRM IQ Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) Strong communication skills both orally and written Good decision making ability Professional image Requirements Requirements Experience 1–4 years of multifamily property management experience preferred Experience with Class A / Luxury community experience preffered Experience with leasing, resident relations, and property operations Strong sales and marketing mindset with the ability to lease apartments and maximize effective rent Experience handling accounts receivable, rent collections, and invoice processing Technical Skills Experience with property management software such as Yardi preferred Familiarity with CRM IQ is a plus plus Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Ability to manage property financial tasks including rent posting, reporting, and deposits Knowledge & Compliance Working knowledge of Fair Housing laws and regulations Understanding of ADA, OSHA, EPA, and life-safety requirements Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and operational standards Professional Skills Strong customer service and conflict resolution abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and time-management abilities Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities Professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for a Class A residential community Education High School Diploma or equivalent required Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred Schedule Weekdays and Weekends Required

Responsibilities

The Assistant Manager assists the Community Manager in efficiently and profitably leasing the property while ensuring excellence in resident care and service. Key duties include financial management such as budget assistance, rent collection, expense control, and processing invoices, alongside resolving resident concerns and supervising on-site staff.