Manager, Transactions - Invitation Homes

Who We Are

Invitation Homes is a fast-paced evolving publicly traded REIT that is pioneering a new industry with over 80,000 single family rental homes and a market capitalization of over $25 billion. We are a team of more than 1,400 associates who come from all walks of life. We call different communities "home," but our shared values bind us together. Invitation Homes is a place where possibility lives.

The Transaction Manager is responsible for managing Invitation Homes Investment Management Groups (IMG) Transaction management and support team. Duties include, but are not limited to, overseeing and facilitating closing functions for all active markets, supervising the transaction support team and supporting single asset and bulk transactions for both acquisitions and dispositions.

What Youll Do

• Manage and direct diligence, closing and onboarding of assets for single family homes and bulk acquisitions.

• Manage and direct closing and offboarding of assets for single family homes and bulk dispositions.

• Coordinate all due diligence and closing activities with Investment Management Group (IMG) Directors, Analysts, Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents across all states and markets.

• Develop, implement, and manage closing process workflows, policies and procedures.

• Monitor acquisition and disposition pipelines to ensure critical deadlines are met and company interests are protected.

• Monitor systems for data accuracy and completeness.

• Manage transaction details and process documents when direct reports are out of the office

• Review, approve and execute closing packages across multiple states and markets.

• Manage diligence review including, but not limited to, Title, HOA, inspections, lease review and closing process for bulk transactions.

• Review and understand real estate contracts and laws in multiple states.

• Evaluate and resolve transaction, title, and data integrity issues.

• Create, maintain, evaluate and enhance systems, processes, procedures and workflow.

• Provide support, documents and data to accounting, treasury, property management, property compliance, auditors and other departments as needed.

• Coordinate with accounting, legal, operations, and IT departments to establish and maintain data and document accessibility and integrated workflow.

• Liaison with realtors, affiliates, banks, escrow and title companies nationwide on MLS, short sale, REO, trustee and other sourcing channels to establish and maintain efficient transaction procedures.

• Contribute to management strategy meetings to foster interdepartmental interaction and overall business growth and success.

• Responsible for hiring, developing, and managing employees within the closing team.

• Monitor workflow and appropriately allocate resources.

• Assist Vice President of Investments with ad hoc projects as needed.

Who Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Real Estate, Business or related field

• 7 to 10+ years of experience in Real Estate industry

• Must have expert lever knowledge of transaction management, and escrow & title functions

• Must be able to effectively manage a large team

• Excellent verbal/ written skills along with strong interpersonal and management skills

• Ability to deliver superior customer service

• Ability to effectively evaluation situations and make decisions

• Proactive attitude

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work well under pressure

• Must have high level of organization and strong attention to detail

• Must have ability to consistently meet deadlines, multi-task and problem solve

• Must be comfortable working in fast-paced, high volume, deadline-oriented environment

• Must have ability to be a self-starter and create new processes

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel

• Have strong knowledge of state and federal closing laws, including Foreign Seller and other tax withholding requirements

Why Invitation Homes

We stand for flexibility, opportunity, and a home that people can make their own. Its as true for our associates as it is for our residents. Just like we help our residents live freer, we liberate our associates careers, too. Our associates know that at Invitation Homes goals matter, potential is unlocked, and careers thrive. Invitation Homes isnt just a work place it is a possibility place. Invitation Homes offers the below to each new associate:

• Competitive pay and an annual bonus program for all associates

• Generous paid time off plans including vacation accrual, sick time, volunteer time, and standard and floating holidays

• 401k with matching company contributions

• Awesome work environment with casual dress

• Team events and gatherings

• Employee resource groups: Together with Women, Asian Alliance, Black Collective, Juntos, Gen Next, and Open Invitation.

Invitation Homes truly is where possibility lives, pour a new foundation here!