Divisional Vice President (Southern California)

WinnCompanies is in search of a dynamic Divisional Vice President who will manage the operations of a multi-family portfolio of approximately 4,000+ units for a variety of fee managed assets in Southern California.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining strong client relations throughout the portfolio, and you will supervise site and corporate employees including: Regional Property Managers, Senior Property Managers, and other support staff. You will also act as a member of the company's Leadership Committee which assists the Executive Committee in providing strategic direction to and oversight of the management company's activities.

Please note that this position reports to the Senior Vice President, Regional Operations, and it offers a salary range of $175,000 to $200,000 annually, depending on experience.

• Provide leadership in advancing the organization’s mission and strategy and in achieving the annual goals and objectives of both the company and properties in the DVP’s portfolio. Deliver exceptional results in line with Winn standards and advance the culture of operational excellence. Manage interdepartmental relationships to effectively utilize and leverage resources. Maintain positive working relationships with owners, lenders, investors and government agencies. Direct and/or participate in various committees to develop and recommend solutions and/or programs to address company and industry issues. Implement and follow all company policies and procedures. Participate in industry associations, professionally representing the company, and act in accordance with the highest ethical standards. 
• Approve annual budgets and re-forecasts for the corporate revenues and expenses under the DVP’s control. Achieve the profit objectives for the region's portfolio of assets. Achieve the profit objectives for the corporate revenue and expense budgets under the DVP’s control, including providing timely budgets and re-forecasts. Participate in negotiations of management contracts and other agreements on behalf of the company, which have a financial impact on the region's portfolio and company’s results. Approve the annual budgets for the region's properties and presents to SVP for approval. Ensure the portfolio operates within company and agency guidelines for rent collection, budgeting, reforecasting, etc. 
• Provide direction, supervision, and guidance to the Regional Vice Presidents, Executive Property Managers, Senior Property Managers, Regional Maintenance Managers, Property Managers, and administrative staff. Act as an interface to bridge regional and home office operations. Actively recruit, hire, train and develop personnel to meet regional staffing requirements. Use company directives in the hiring, promotion, termination and transfer of site personnel. Provide leadership to team members of the region consistent with the company’s guiding principles, vision and culture of safety. Recommend compensation plans for region employees that are consistent with company guidelines. 
• Ensure properties provide safe and secure environments. Provide timely submission of required reporting as prescribed by company, owner, lender and governing agency policies. Ensure site visits and periodic inspections are conducted in accordance with the company’s guidelines. Work with senior management and senior maintenance staff on capital improvements, maintenance, maintenance staffing and budget issues in accordance with company policies and procedures. Employ the Winn Purchasing Policy for the approval of specifications and capital expenditures, ensure the competitive bid process is followed, and the work completed meets or exceeds expectations. Ensure compliance with Affirmative Fair Housing regulations and Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action policies, including federal, state, and local governing agency requirements. 
• Create an awareness of market opportunities, via sourcing and networking, and fully utilize the company’s CRM (Customer Relations Management System). Develop strategies for obtaining new business and assist with the development and review of RFPs for property management services. Manage the WinnStart process to effectuate new property transitions. Collaborate with and provide support to internal and external  
• owners with all pre-development activities. Participate with senior management and owners in planning and implementing standard and alternative management strategies for new acquisitions and existing properties. 
• Perform special assignments as needed or as requested. 

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 10 years related industry experience in affordable housing
• Minimum of 10 years supervisory experience
• Ability to plan, monitor, and manage department budget
• Active participation in decision making on overall strategy and direction of the region
• Ability to solve problems that are broad, complex, and abstract, often involving organization-wide issues and requiring substantial creativity, resourcefulness, staff engagement, lean diagnostic techniques, negotiation and diplomacy to develop solutions.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and situations
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Accountability for actions and decisions
• A leader and self-starter
• Proficiency in use of technology and property management systems
• Ability to travel 50% to various sites in Southern California
• A valid Driver's license

• Master's degree
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• NAHP – CPL, SHCM, CAM (MA - C3P) or CAM – RAM & ARM, CGPM – NAA or NAMA certifications.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and RealPage property management software

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Our Benefits:

Permanent full-time US employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

- Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees); Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service; Generous paid sick time; Annual day of service; Floating Holiday)

- 401(k) plan options with a company match

- Various Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options

- Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution

- Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability; Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D; optional supplemental life insurance

- Health Expense Reimbursement program (including gym memberships, equipment, and subscriptions)

- Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities

- Wellbeing program (group challenges, seminars, opportunities to earn points to reduce medical premiums), Employee Assistance Program, & Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options

- Employee Corporate Discount Programs (Verizon Wireless, Home Depot Pro, Staples, and more!)

- Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles

- Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families

- To learn more, visit winnbenefits.com

Why WinnCompanies?

A job you can be proud of: WinnCompanies is a nationally recognized leader in apartment community management and development. Our team members are committed to helping people in the communities we serve and making a positive difference in their lives. 

A job that challenges you: Our employees are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge our team members to always be their best in our fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding workplace. 

A job you can learn from: We offer multi-faceted leadership and learning opportunities to support our team members’ career growth and professional development.

A team that cares: We value teamwork, innovation, diversity and mutual respect. Through our recognition and rewards programs, we’re committed to celebrating and uplifting our team members.

About Us:

WinnCompanies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success – 4,400+ team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 24 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

Whether your skills are in operations, maintenance, leasing, compliance, marketing, IT, HR, accounting or finance, there’s a role for you at WinnCompanies. Your passion for excellence can help us make a positive impact in the lives of real people every day.

If you are a California Resident, please see our Notice of Collection here.

The position requires a background check which includes criminal, employment verification, reference checks, credit history and drug testing due to the following job responsibilities: administration of rental applications and other resident paperwork, acceptance of rental payments, unit inspections, and processing of financial and banking data.  Due to the access to personally identifiable information contained in resident applications and files, financial systems, unit keys, as well as interaction with resident population, employment applicants shall be subject to a criminal background check.  Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment in accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Current Winn employees should apply through this internal link.