Vice President of Integration & Transition

Akam Associates Inc.•New York, NY

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1983, AKAM provides unparalleled knowledge, industry-leading technology, cost-saving initiatives, and the best customer service in the industry to every condominium, cooperative, homeowners association, and investment property we service. From comprehensive financial oversight to operations management, compliance administration, and violation removal, we maximize operational efficiency and value for our clients. We are seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Vice President of Integration & Transition to lead the onboarding, transition, and integration of newly acquired businesses across our growing property management platform. This executive will play a critical role in ensuring seamless transitions, operational continuity, and long-term value realization. The VP will serve as a key partner to senior leadership, ensuring new entities are successfully integrated into the organization’s operating model, systems, and culture. This role requires a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on execution in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. A strong in-office presence during critical transition periods is essential to assess operations firsthand, build relationships, and accelerate integration outcomes. This role will be based out of Lake Success, New York.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
10+ years of experience in integration, operations, real estate, private equity, or related environments
Strong experience leading complex business integrations, transitions, or operational transformations
Demonstrated ability to assess current-state operations and translate insights into actionable process improvements
Understanding of property management operations, systems, and organizational structures
Proven ability to drive execution across cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Willingness to maintain a significant in-office and on-site presence during active integration phases

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Partner closely with the Head of M&A and senior leadership to ensure a smooth handoff from deal execution to operational transition
Lead transition planning from pre-close through post-close, ensuring readiness across all functional areas
Develop and execute detailed transition plans aligning people, processes, systems, and client relationships
Serve as the primary liaison between leadership and operational team to ensure continuity and minimize disruption
Identify and mitigate transition risks while capturing early operational efficiencies and quick wins
Establish clear timelines, milestones, and success metrics to ensure effective onboarding and integration
Operate at both a strategic and hands-on level—translating integration strategy into actionable plans and directly driving execution when needed
Maintain a consistent on-site presence during integration phases to gain a deep understanding of current processes, team dynamics, and operational realities
Lead end-to-end integration efforts across operations, finance, HR, IT, and client service functions
Assess existing workflows, processes, and organizational structures to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement
Ensure alignment of organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities within the broader platform
Design and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and service delivery as part of the integration
Standardize processes and implement best practices to drive consistency and scalability
Partner with various parts of the organization to ensure seamless service delivery and client retention during transition
Drive cultural alignment and change management initiatives to support employee engagement and adoption
Assess acquired entities’ financial processes, reporting structures, and internal controls for alignment with company standards
Evaluate and integrate accounting systems, ERP platforms, and property management software
Develop and execute plans to align financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes
Partner with finance and IT teams to migrate, validate, and ensure integrity of financial and operational data
Establish standardized controls, reporting frameworks, and data governance protocols
Drive system harmonization to enable real-time visibility and scalable reporting
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, automate reporting, and enhance analytics capabilities
Define and track integration KPIs tied to operational performance, client retention, and financial outcomes
Ensure delivery against integration plans and achievement of targeted efficiencies and performance improvements
Monitor post-transition performance, proactively addressing gaps and optimizing outcomes
Continuously refine integration playbooks and frameworks to improve future execution
Serve as the central leader coordinating internal teams (operations, finance, HR, IT, legal) and external partners
Drive accountability, execution, and communication across multiple concurrent transitions
Build and scale repeatable integration processes, tools, and governance structures
Foster collaboration and alignment across functions to ensure a cohesive transition experience