Senior Manager, Centralized Services

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At RangeWater, we look for people who show up and work together to achieve success and make positive impacts on the lives we touch and enrich the communities we serve, as people are at the heart of everything we do. As a Ranger, we encourage you to explore possibilities and solutions for your own career success story and apply the same enthusiasm to help RangeWater remain THE leader and powerful force in Multi-Family Real Estate.

Our Team Members play a pivotal role in the success of the company’s performance, and we look forward to witnessing your successful journey as a Ranger!

Culture: Companies with a strong culture and a higher purpose perform better in the long run.

Core Values (words to live by): People-focused, Collaboration, Integrity, Service, Results-driven, Experience-centric, and Innovation.

What’s in for you? Our leaders care about the well-being of all Rangers and recognize the importance of work-life balance. That’s why we offer competitive paid time off and benefits.

PTO/Benefits:

· Two + Weeks of PTO

· Paid Holidays

· Medical, dental and vision insurance

· 401(k) Enrollment Opportunity

· Employer Paid Basic Life and Short-Term Disability

· Paid Parental Leave for Birthing and Non-Birthing Parents (after 6 months)

· Potential opportunity for savings in rent (property and ownership specific)

· Cell Phone Allowance

· And more!

Job Description

What does this role entail? The Senior Manager, Centralized Services leads strategic initiatives to optimize operational efficiency through process centralization, payables standardization, and data-driven performance management. This role
oversees the design, execution, and continuous improvement of centralized programs and payables workflows. Partnering closely with Operations, Accounting, and Technology, the position ensures streamlined processes, reduced risk, and improved financial performance across the portfolio.

Essential Roles You Will Play:

Lead the design, rollout, and ongoing management of the Centralization Program across operational and financial functions.

Create and maintain program resources, including training materials, templates, job aids, and presentations.

Oversee centralized payables workflows, workload distribution, and performance tracking to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Analyze community and vendor performance data to identify improvement opportunities and recommend process enhancements.

Collaborate with Accounting and Operations to resolve vendor disputes, improve invoice processing, and reduce accruals and reclasses.

Develop and manage dashboards, trackers, and reporting systems for centralized payables and workload management.

Lead cross-functional process revamp and vision planning, including pricing structure and change management design.

Partner with internal teams to communicate progress, mitigate risks, and align strategic objectives with leadership goals.

Documented process improvements with measurable efficiency gains.

Quarterly operational summaries and KPI reports for leadership review.

Other duties as assigned.

Work Hours and Work Environment:

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm
Essential Requirements: Exempt employees are expected to adhere to the standard workweek schedule and work any hours necessary to perform the duties of the job. Must be able to perform the essential job functions unaccompanied.
 

Qualifications Summary:

To perform this job successfully, the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Education and Experience:

Education: Must possess a high school education; however, a BA/BS degree in Business, Accounting or related field preferred.

Experience Preferred: Employment history that demonstrates 5+ years of experience in operations, project management or financial process optimization. Customer service, leasing and fair housing knowledge required. Proficiency in property management software (e.g., Yardi, Entrata), BI tools and Microsoft Office. Strong understanding of Landlord/Tenant laws and regulations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in workflow design. Excellent communication, organizational skills and detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy required.

Computer Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in Internet, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, computer and web-based training software, and database management programs in order to complete required reports and employment documents.

Licenses and Certificates Requirements:

Licenses: Current Valid Driver's License
Certifications: None

Physical Requirements:
Weights Requirements: Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights up to twenty (20) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance.

Mobility Requirements: The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, stoop, and squat. Intermittently required to sit and perform keyboard work.

Travel Requirements: Routine local travel may be required to run business-related errands including but not limited to meetings and training. Non-local travel may be required for business-related responsibilities.

Additional Information:

RangeWater is a drug-free, harassment free workplace, and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will be considered for
employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.