Real Estate Closing Manager

The Closing Manager leads and executes all closing activities for real estate transactions across an established property portfolio. This role ensures every closing is accurate, complete, compliant, and delivered with operational excellence. The Closing Manager drives readiness, eliminates blockers, and ensures that all parties—internal and external—are aligned for a smooth, timely closing process.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the end-to-end closing process for portfolio real estate transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time executionCoordinate directly with internal teams (legal, finance, underwriting, operations, asset management) to gather requirements, finalize documentation, and confirm closing readinessServe as the day-to-day point of contact for title companies, escrow officers, brokers, attorneys, and other closing partners to ensure performance, communication clarity, and SLA adherenceReview and validate all closing documents, settlement statements, title commitments, and required disclosures for completeness and accuracyMaintain up-to-date closing files, documentation, and system-of-record updates across all portfolio assetsIdentify and mitigate closing risks such as title defects, missing documentation, compliance gaps, payoff discrepancies, or funding issuesLead final diligence checks, confirming data accuracy and resolving open items prior to closingTroubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during the closing timeline, serving as the escalation point for complex or time-sensitive closingsContinuously refine and improve closing procedures, identifying patterns, bottlenecks, and opportunities for operational enhancementEnsure all closings meet regulatory, contractual, and internal policy requirementsRequired Qualifications3–7+ years of experience in real estate closings, title/escrow, portfolio operations, acquisitions/dispositions, or related real estate functionsStrong understanding of closing processes, settlement statements, title review, payoff requirements, and standard due diligence conditionsProven ability to manage a high volume of concurrent closings with accuracy and urgencyExperience working cross-functionally and coordinating with title companies, attorneys, lenders, and external vendorsExceptional attention to detail and strong documentation skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities, especially for recurring or systemic closing issuesExcellent communication skills and ability to keep all stakeholders alignedExperience improving or building operational processesPreferred QualificationsExperience in single-family rental, institutional real estate, or multi-market portfoliosFamiliarity with closing management systems, transaction platforms, CRMs, or workflow toolsKnowledge of compliance and regulatory standards related to real estate closingsExperience scaling closing operations in a fast-paced or high-growth environment