Property Manager
Indexed description
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Property Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a Class A apartment community in Los Angeles. This role owns the resident experience, financial performance, staff leadership, and physical asset condition of the property, and serves as the primary on-site representative of ownership and the management company. The ideal candidate combines strong financial and operational discipline with a service-first mindset appropriate to a premium, high-touch community.
Financial & Reporting Performance
• Own the property's monthly P&L, budget variance analysis, and annual budget preparation in partnership with Asset Management.
• Approve invoices, code and manage the general ledger, and ensure accuracy of financial reporting in Yardi.
• Drive rent growth, renewal conversion, and revenue management strategy in coordination with leasing and marketing.
• Manage delinquency, collections, and eviction processes in accordance with California and City of Los Angeles regulations.
Leasing & Resident Experience
• Set and monitor leasing goals, pricing, and concessions; review comparable market data (comp sets, Yardi Matrix/CoStar) to keep positioning competitive.
• Ensure a consistently high-touch, Class A resident experience from tour through renewal, including timely resolution of resident concerns.
• Oversee move-in/move-out processes, lease renewals, and resident retention programs.
Team Leadership
• Hire, train, schedule, and manage on-site staff, including leasing consultants, maintenance technicians, and porters/housekeeping.
• Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular coaching, reviews, and disciplinary action as needed.
• Foster a professional, accountable, service-oriented on-site culture.
Physical Asset & Vendor Management
• Partner with the maintenance team to ensure preventive maintenance programs, unit turns, and capital projects are executed on time and on budget.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts (landscaping, janitorial, elevator, life-safety, amenities) and ensure competitive bidding and quality control.
• Maintain compliance with life-safety systems, habitability standards, and all applicable building and fire codes.
Compliance & Risk
• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing laws, California landlord-tenant law, LA rent stabilization ordinance (RSO) where applicable, and company policy.
• Maintain accurate resident files, insurance certificates, and required notices/postings.
• Support insurance claims, risk mitigation, and emergency preparedness planning for the property.
• 3+ years of property management experience, with at least 1–2 years managing a Class A or luxury multifamily asset.
• Working knowledge of California landlord-tenant law and, ideally, Los Angeles rent stabilization requirements.
• Proficiency with Yardi (or comparable property management software) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong financial acumen — comfortable owning a budget, reading a T12, and explaining variances.
• Proven staff leadership and vendor management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a polished, professional presence appropriate for a Class A community.
• CAM, CAPS, ARM, or similar industry certification a plus.
• Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus.
• Health benefits and paid time off.
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding Southern California property management platform.
• Collaborative leadership team and clear path for advancement into Regional Manager roles.
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