Operations Manager – Hancock Real Estate Strategies, Inc. Full Time NEW

Another Source’s client, Hancock Real Estate Strategies, Inc., is recruiting an Operations Manager to join their growing team in the Los Angeles/ Orange County/ Ventura area in California.

About Hancock Real Estate Strategies

Hancock Real Estate Strategies is a privately held real estate investment firm with over 23 years of experience advising both private and institutional investors. In addition to transacting multifamily and commercial real estate across the country, the firm actively manages and grows a portfolio of income-producing assets. Beyond its core real estate operations, the company’s principal has an entrepreneurial family office that is involved in a range of ancillary ventures, including a brick-and-mortar food and beverage business in the specialty coffee sector and private equity investments.

While investment real estate is the foundation, the opportunity embraces a versatile and dynamic environment, where team members have exposure to a broad range of industries and business functions. The company’s culture values agility, resourcefulness, and collaboration, with close coordination alongside the firm’s principal and trusted third-party resources.

Salary range: The salary for this position will be $85,000- 95,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Work schedule: This position provides the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule, with in-office time as needed to support key projects or operational needs.

About the role:

As the Operations Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the executive leadership with diverse interests including but not limited to income producing investment real estate, operating businesses, and private equity investments. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys building systems, improving processes, and working in a multifaceted, small-business environment.

This role goes beyond traditional administrative support. While attention to detail and organizational discipline are important, your primary focus will be on operational coordination, light financial management, deadline oversight, and effective optimization in order to help scale the businesses.

What You’ll Be Doing

Coordinate operational workflows for real estate transactions and holdings
Back-office oversight of brick & mortar businesses
Support real estate transactions including memorandum preparation, documentation and contract review, due diligence management, and escrow oversight.
Assist with financial operations such as bank reconciliations and vendor payments (with the support of a third-party bookkeeping and accounting partners)
Oversee administrative tasks, including file and deadline management
Maintain tracking systems and other internal records
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflows
Help ensure HR-related compliance and documentation is current
Support project management, task coordination, and follow-up
Assist with payment processing, deposits, and check handling
Contribute to marketing and brand storytelling through light content work (bonus if you have InDesign experience)
Acting as a trusted, flexible operational partner to the executive, providing foresight and hands-on support across the organization’s evolving needs.
What You Bring

3–5 years of experience in business operations, office management, or administrative support, ideally in a small business or entrepreneurial setting
Familiarity with real estate transactions and operations, contracts, or escrow is strongly preferred
Comfort with basic financial tasks such as reconciliations, expense tracking, and vendor coordination
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Proficiency in Excel
Highly organized, adaptable, and resourceful, with the ability to manage shifting priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Bonus skills include familiarity with InDesign or light programming knowledge.
Why Join Us?

You’ll be stepping into a trusted operations role with visibility across multiple business lines, contributing to a team that values initiative, precision, and thoughtful collaboration. From real estate to coffee to private equity and cultural projects, no two days look the same.

Additional Information

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