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Financial Reporting Analyst

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San Diego, CA

A growing, entrepreneurial commercial real estate investment platform is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst to support an expanding national portfolio. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with early-career experience who is looking to deepen exposure to real estate financial reporting, investor deliverables, and working closely with senior leadership.

This opportunity offers meaningful visibility into the financial operations of an active investment platform.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting at both the asset and entity level
  • Review financial statements and supporting schedules received from third-party operators for accuracy, consistency, and completeness
  • Assist in the preparation of investor reporting packages, including financial statements, variance analysis, and supplemental schedules
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes, including coordination with external partners
  • Maintain and enhance financial reporting templates, schedules, and internal controls
  • Perform ad hoc financial analysis and assist with special projects as needed

Requirements

  • 2–3 years of experience in real estate accounting, financial reporting, or a related role
  • Public accounting experience is a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred; Finance or Real Estate degrees also considered
  • Strong Excel skills and solid understanding of GAAP and financial statements
  • Experience with Power BI or other BI/reporting tools is a plus
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple reporting deadlines
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
  • Must be able to work full-time, in-office in La Jolla, CA

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Accounting Manager

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San Diego, CA

A well-capitalized commercial real estate ownership and operating platform is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee portfolio-level financial reporting, month-end close, and investor-grade deliverables. This role sits at the intersection of accounting operations, asset management support, and capital partner reporting.

The position offers meaningful ownership, exposure to sophisticated real estate transactions, and long-term growth within a lean, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee review and approval of Accounts Payable processed by internal and third-party accounting teams
  • Review and finalize tenant statements and lease abstract data
  • Maintain and audit lease records within the property management system
  • Oversee move-out reconciliations and final billings
  • Calculate and review management fee schedules
  • Lead annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts
  • Manage CAM processes including quarterly true-ups, annual estimates, and annual reconciliations
  • Support audits through balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
  • Own month-end close including bank reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and variance analysis
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for internal leadership and capital partners
  • Oversee financials prepared by staff accountants and outsourced accounting partners
  • Support construction accounting including budget setup, contract tracking, loan draws, and fee calculations
  • Manage lender reporting and covenant compliance
  • Oversee miscellaneous receivable accounting and reconciliations

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 4+ years of real estate accounting experience preferred
  • Advanced Excel proficiency
  • Experience with institutional property accounting platforms (e.g., Yardi or similar)
  • Exposure to invoice management and asset-level reporting tools preferred
  • Strong understanding of commercial real estate financial reporting
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
  • Comfortable working in a lean, fast-moving environment with ownership mentality

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Maintenance Operations Manager

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San Diego, CA

A boutique San Diego-based property management company specializing in student housing near San Diego State University (SDSU) is looking for a Maintenance Operations Manager to lead all maintenance operations across our student housing portfolio. With a portfolio of well-located properties, they pride themselves on delivering fast, reliable, and professional service to their tenants and property owners. Their modern, relaxed, and collaborative environment promotes working with great people and trusted vendors.

This is a senior-level position for someone with property management maintenance expertise, strong construction knowledge, and excellent organizational and communication skills. This role is primarily office-based, handling coordination, vendor oversight, tenant communication, invoice review, and inspection reports.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee all property maintenance operations and work orders.
  • Coordinate and dispatch vendors (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, restoration, etc.), ensuring cost efficiency and high-quality work.
  • Provide oversight on flood and restoration contractors for leaks and water damage.
  • Review inspection reports and photos to determine tenant damage and ensure proper security deposit documentation.
  • Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy, ensuring alignment with work performed and budget control.
  • Maintain preventative maintenance schedules across properties.
  • Ensure compliance with housing and safety standards.
  • Communicate promptly and professionally with tenants and vendors via text, email, or AppFolio.
  • Continuously improve systems for efficiency, tenant satisfaction, and vendor accountability.

Requirements

  • 5–10+ years of experience in property management maintenance operations or residential construction/maintenance leadership.
  • Strong knowledge of residential building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, construction).
  • Experience overseeing vendors, including flood and restoration contractors.
  • Familiarity with security deposit dispositions and tenant damage assessment.
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, especially during high-volume summer turnover.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with tenants and vendors.
  • Property management software experience (AppFolio strongly preferred).
  • Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities; able to run maintenance operations with autonomy.

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Accounting Manager

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San Diego, CA

A rapidly growing real estate investment platform focused on acquiring and operating industrial assets across the Western U.S. is seeking an Accounting Manager to support continued portfolio expansion and platform scalability.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly P&L and balance sheet reporting for each joint venture entity and the operating company.
  • Manage all accounts payable activities, including vendor invoices and payment processing.
  • Perform bank reconciliations and ensure financial accuracy across multiple entities.
  • Set up and maintain bank accounts for new acquisitions, entities, and partnerships.
  • Administer line-of-credit draws, repayments, and related reporting.
  • Prepare and process investor distributions in coordination with senior leadership and capital partners.
  • Coordinate with the external CPA for tax returns, audits, and preparation of K-1s.
  • Support cash flow tracking, forecasting, and development of reporting tools.
  • Implement and enhance accounting systems, processes, and internal controls as the platform scales.
  • Maintain organized, accurate financial records and support compliance requirements across entities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred but not required.
  • 5–10 years of real estate accounting experience, ideally within investments, development, or fund accounting.
  • Strong understanding of multi-entity structures, intercompany accounting, and JV reporting.
  • Experience with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks Online, AppFolio, Yardi, or similar systems.
  • High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment and manage evolving processes.

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Property Manager

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San Diego, CA

A privately held real estate investment firm with a national portfolio of retail and mixed-use properties, focused on disciplined operations, asset performance, and long-term value creation is looking for a Property Manager to oversee their Southern California retail portfolio.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations for multi-tenant retail centers within the assigned portfolio.
  • Oversee both the physical condition and financial performance of each asset.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, vendors, and service providers.
  • Coordinate property maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements as needed.
  • Review operating expenses, track financial performance, and support cost-management efforts.
  • Prepare annual operating budgets and assist with forecasting throughout the year.
  • Ensure vendor contracts, compliance, and service levels align with company standards.
  • Support lease administration functions, including coordinating tenant requests and ensuring obligations are met.
  • Monitor property appearance and functionality through regular inspections and follow-up.
  • Assist with additional property management tasks and portfolio initiatives as directed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field preferred.
  • 3–5 years of experience in commercial property management, ideally with retail assets.
  • Proficiency with Yardi, Microsoft Office, and other property management platforms.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with tenants, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Solid understanding of budgeting, operating expenses, and financial reporting.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple properties and priorities.
  • Professional, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach to property challenges.

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Assistant Property Manager

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San Diego, CA

A privately held real estate investment and management firm with a diversified portfolio of office and retail properties across the West Coast is looking for an Assistant Property Manager to support their San Diego portfolio. The team focuses on long-term ownership, quality operations, and strong tenant relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Support daily operations for two multi-tenant office properties in Carlsbad, CA.
  • Prepare monthly rent invoices and assist with tenant billing communications.
  • Enter accounts payable invoices into the accounting system and support general financial administration.
  • Coordinate vendor services, schedule maintenance, and follow up on work completion.
  • Provide access to vacant suites and assist prospective tenants with tours, applications, and credit processing.
  • Support tenant move-ins and move-outs, including key distribution, documentation, and coordination with management.
  • Manage tenant relations, respond to inquiries, and assist with lease administration.
  • Greet clients and visitors for executive suite tenants and support front-office needs.
  • Place supply orders, restock amenities, and ensure shared areas remain clean and operational.
  • Conduct routine property inspections and provide repair recommendations.
  • Maintain accurate electronic and physical property files, tenant records, and operational documentation.
  • Follow up on outstanding receivables as directed by management.
  • Collect and track vendor insurance certificates and monitor expiration dates.
  • Manage security systems, including issuing, activating, and deactivating key cards.
  • Provide after-hours availability for emergency calls when needed.
  • Assist with additional projects or tasks assigned by management.

Requirements

  • 1–3 years of experience in property management or a related administrative/real estate role preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a polished, professional demeanor.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with property management or accounting software is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in billing, recordkeeping, and documentation.
  • Ability to build positive tenant and vendor relationships.
  • Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently while supporting a wider team.
  • Must be comfortable assisting with occasional after-hours needs.

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Construction Project Manager

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San Diego, CA

A commercial real estate services firm specializing in asset, property, and project management, delivering value-driven improvements and long-term client support across diverse portfolios is looking for a Construction Project Manager to add to their team.

Responsibilities

  • Lead capital projects, tenant improvements, and property renovations from planning through close-out.
  • Present value-add construction strategies including building upgrades, energy-efficiency improvements, and asset repositioning initiatives.
  • Engage directly with senior-level clients in both execution and business development capacities.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive repeat project opportunities.
  • Define project scopes, budgets, schedules, and bid strategies.
  • Select and manage contractors, consultants, architects, and engineers.
  • Oversee estimating, bidding, permitting, and contract negotiation processes.
  • Prepare and manage all project documentation, including contracts, insurance, bonds, permits, and lien releases.
  • Manage on-site activities to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, designers, and subcontractors to maintain alignment on plans and deliverables.
  • Identify and resolve field issues to mitigate cost or schedule impacts.
  • Maintain and update project schedules; communicate progress, risks, and financial status to stakeholders.
  • Manage project budgeting, billing, cost tracking, and contract reconciliation.
  • Review and negotiate change orders; ensure alignment with budget and scope.
  • Approve subcontractor invoices and maintain accurate release tracking.
  • Lead punch-list coordination, final inspections, and delivery of close-out documentation.
  • Oversee capital improvements such as roofing, paving, and mechanical system replacements.
  • Manage building system upgrades and maintenance-driven projects.
  • Self-perform select tenant improvement projects ranging from $60K–$250K.
  • Support asset repositioning projects both within and outside the managed portfolio.

Requirements

  • College degree preferred
  • 2-5 years of residential property management and profit and loss experience required
  • Positive, friendly and upbeat attitude
  • Management, budgeting, customer service and leasing skills required
  • Knowledge of Fair Housing, leasing and contracts ideal; ARM or CRM a plus as well
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook
  • Previous experience in project management/administration in construction development/real estate a plus

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Analyst, Acquisitions and Asset Management

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A privately held real estate investment and management firm is seeking a Financial Analyst to support mostly asset management, but also investment underwriting functions.

This role is for an analytical, detail-oriented professional who will partner closely with senior team members to evaluate new opportunities, optimize portfolio performance, and support data-driven decision making across the platform. The Financial Analyst will build financial models, analyze investment opportunities, monitor asset performance, and deliver insights that inform strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate real estate investments, acquisitions, and development initiatives
  • Perform investment underwriting, including cash flow analysis, return metrics, and sensitivity analyses
  • Monitor the financial performance of existing assets and prepare variance analyses, forecasts, and recommendations
  • Assist with annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting for operating assets and new investments
  • Conduct market research and analyze economic and industry trends to support investment strategy
  • Prepare financial reports, summaries, and presentations for internal stakeholders
  • Partner cross-functionally with acquisitions, asset management, and property management teams
  • Support due diligence processes by reviewing operating statements, rent rolls, budgets, and third-party reports

Requirements

  • 2–4 years of experience in financial analysis, ideally within commercial real estate or a related investment environment
  • Strong financial modeling skills with advanced proficiency in Excel
  • Familiarity with real estate underwriting software (ARGUS exposure preferred)
  • Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Proactive, self-motivated mindset with strong organizational skills

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Associate Director, Property Management

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San Diego, CA

  • monthly, annual, and/or quarterly projects, inspections and repairs, ensuring on time completion and within budget. Coordination with client companies in an effort to reduce any disruption to operations.
  • Oversee, manage and/or perform other property management functions required of the position and assigned project(s).
  • Review Leases and Amendments, preparation and submittal of Lease Abstracts into Yardi and/or any other accounting systems. Preparation and review of operating matrix with client company and internal stakeholders as needed.
  • Create a culture providing guidance for new client companies with vendor recommendations if needed, new client company orientations, safety trainings and other educational forums that are beneficial to client companies.
  • Work with Legal as needed on client company requests as needed or for items not clearly defined in Lease.
  • Immediate response to liability and/or major property issues and reporting to Risk Management.

Financial Reporting:

  • Preparation of annual property operating budgets, monthly financial statements, quarterly budget reforecasts, accruals, variance reporting, CAM reconciliations and billings; ability to present to internal stakeholders and partners.
  • Timely collection of monthly rents in accordance with Lease terms, resolution of outstanding A/R issues including direct billbacks.
  • Routine processing of accounts payable.
  • Reconciliation of financial statements and ledgers.

Client Company/Life Science Community Relations:

  • Onboarding of new client companies, process to include interfacing with client companies’ lab operations managers and key personnel.
  • Prompt response to client company requests and/or questions.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with client company management and facility representatives.
  • Implement “client company touch” programs and review amenities to keep refreshed with current, and market-driven services.
  • Understand each client company’s needs to provide flexibility/expansion/relocation needs within portfolio as well as business needs to leverage our platform to solve their real estate challenges where appropriate.
  • Manage client company move-outs with review of lease language, particularly restoration clauses, review of Surrender Plans, coordination with client company and consultants to ensure decontamination of suites has been handled appropriately and all agency documents filed.
  • Participate in industry events to maintain and expand Breakthrough’s presence in the life science and technology communities.

Property Operations/Client Company Improvement Support:

  • Participate in property operations set-up to include, but not limited to, back-of-house operations, major building equipment commissioning and operations.
  • Support client company improvement projects to include, but not limited to, work letter administration, client company plan review, architect and contractor engagement and management, budget and improvement allowance monitoring and management, and project close-out while ensuring on time completion and within budget.
  • As directed by the Company’s senior management, support client company buildouts, mechanical and other major building system upgrades, including capital project oversight and implementation.

Facilities Services:

  • Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships partnering with engineering teams, coordination of contracting of ongoing maintenance, repairs and capital projects, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
  • Provide recommendations for capital improvements and operational considerations with an emphasis on corporate sustainability.
  • Ensuring timely and clear communication with client companies on any scheduled and emergency maintenance and repairs.
  • Coordination with client companies and their contractors for any TI and/or capital projects minimizing disruptions or loss of essential services to other client companies or amenities.
  • Emergency Response: Provide oversight to asset management and engineering teams in emergency situations such as floods, spills and leaks requiring immediate restoration, mold analysis and remediation.
  • Develop (with third party vendors as necessary) standard operating procedures and programs ranging in protocols for laboratory safety, laboratory operational permits, hazardous waste disposal, maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records on all training, permits and incidents. Maintain all site signage related to safety and standards for the site. Ensure Control Area compliance is being met.
  • Ensuring City and Agency required forms and renewals are completed on time.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum 10 years of proven success in the asset/property management industry with direct practical experience setting up operations, operating and managing sophisticated life science or commercial facilities.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or greater preferred. Real Estate License preferred.
  • CCIM, CPM, RPA, LEED or equivalent industry designation(s) preferred.
  • Strong organizational, communication and financial skills are required.
  • Successful track record of leading and managing others.
  • Strong technical knowledge of building operations required.
  • Experience in all phases of property operations, inclusive of asset and property management functions, legal and risk management.
  • Knowledge of key liability and legal issues in property management.
  • Experience with complex, highly technical commercial building system applications.
  • Experience with client company improvement projects.
  • Self-directed and motivated individual capable of managing both large and small project teams
  • Ability to resolve complex issues in a timely manner while prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Passion for working with people, creating amazing experiences and leading with a hospitality mindset.
  • Takes initiative and is a proactive and decisive leader always focused on continuous improvement.
  • Computer proficient skills with strong knowledge in spreadsheet preparation and working experience with all Microsoft Office Products, including but not limited to Excel, Word, Outlook, Angus, Yardi, and with skills to learn proprietary software systems utilized by the Company.

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