Real Estate Acquisitions Manager

Impact Housing•Los Angeles, CA

55d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Real Estate Acquisitions Manager to lead all aspects of property and portfolio acquisitions, from sourcing and underwriting to negotiation and closing. This role will be key to driving the company's growth through disciplined investment strategy, strong market relationships, and expert transaction management. The ideal candidate is a results-driven professional with a deep understanding of real estate finance, market analysis, and deal structuring, capable of leading both strategy and execution.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in real estate acquisitions, investments, or development.
Demonstrated success in sourcing, structuring, and closing high-value transactions.
Strong financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence skills.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation abilities.
Proven leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional collaboration.

Nice To Haves

advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the full acquisitions function (strategy, sourcing, underwriting, transaction execution) for the firm or business unit.
Set the investment criteria, lead deal sourcing strategy, build relationships with brokers, owners, lenders, and joint-venture partners.
Lead negotiation of major transactions (large scale commercial, land, portfolio acquisitions).
Supervise staff (analysts/associates), delegate tasks, review their work, and provide mentorship.
Interface with senior leadership - present deals to the executive committee or board and influence capital deployment decisions.
Manage the closing process, integration of acquisition into asset management or development, and oversee post-acquisition strategy.
Responsible for budgeting, cost control, and establishing key metrics for acquisition performance.