Asset Management Associate

Sun Communities•Southfield, MI

About The Position

The Asset Management Associate will support the financial and operational performance of a portfolio of MH and/or RV assets through detailed analysis, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration and will work alongside the Vice President, Director, and Senior Vice President on initiatives to support departmental goals. Working both within and across various departments, including FP&A, Revenue Management, Operations, Marketing, and Utility Management, this role will assist in tracking asset performance, identifying trends, and supporting the team’s strategic decision-making to maximize asset performance. The Asset Management Associate will also contribute to the development of internal systems designed to memorialize and manage critical asset-level data.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or related field (Required)
2 years in experience in asset management, real estate finance, or FP&A (Required)
Must have a valid driver's license
Strong analytical and Excel modeling skills; familiarity with reporting systems (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Yardi, or similar)
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
Exposure to or interest in systems development and data organization tools (e.g., SharePoint, Airtable, CRM platforms)

Responsibilities

Assist in development and review of annual budgets and business plans.
Collaborate with Operations on occupancy trends and Revenue Management to monitor pricing strategies and revenue optimization.
Coordinate with Utility Management on expense performance, conservation initiatives, and supporting infrastructure investment (capital expense) analysis.
Support regular portfolio reviews, business updates, and cross-departmental reporting initiatives.
Assist in building internal systems to capture, store, and manage key asset-level information, including financial, operational, and capital data.
Consolidate and validate actuals, budgets, and forecasts for key performance indicators across assigned assets. Conduct monthly variance analysis, highlighting risks and opportunities to the broader Asset Management and Operations teams.
Work closely with Marketing to track campaign performance and provide recommendations on local marketing strategies.
Participate in ad hoc analyses and special projects as required by leadership.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
On-Site Fitness Center
Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
Employee Assistance Program
Identity Theft Insurance
Legal Assistance Plan
Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
Vacation
RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation
Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child
Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty