Real Estate Senior Closing Manager

Location: New Albany, Ohio · Full-Time · Employee-owned company

About the role

Join Wallick Communities, a 100% employee-owned company with over 55 years of experience providing affordable housing and assisted living for families and seniors across the Midwest. With 1,000+ associates and a mission to open doors to homes, opportunity, and hope, Wallick fosters a supportive, collaborative work environment where every employee-owner plays a vital role. The Senior Closing Manager works with the Real Estate Development team to lead and track affordable and senior housing real estate closings, with additional responsibility in the acquisition due diligence process. This role may be filled at a lower level (Real Estate Closing Manager) depending on the candidate’s experience; candidates without affordable housing experience but with real estate closing experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage the due diligence process leading up to and including real estate closing while maintaining high standards of quality and attention to detail
• Form and maintain real estate business entities for individual communities
• Draft and finalize organizational documents and purchase agreements
• Assist in preparation of various applications including Low Income Housing Tax Credit applications, HUD insured loan applications, and USDA loan applications
• Order and review real estate title and survey
• Manage the due diligence process with real estate lenders and equity providers from inception to closing
• Provide training and mentorship of junior team members
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, or related field (preferred)
• Minimum 7 years of previous experience in real estate closings
• 3–5 years of experience closing Low Income Housing Tax Credit transactions with various financing sources including HUD insured loans and USDA loans
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Experience preparing various types of real estate loan applications
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Team player who can collaborate across multiple teams within the organization

Licenses & Certifications

• Notary Public — required upon hire

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance effective within 2 weeks of start date
• Paid time off, including paid parental leave
• Gym membership reimbursement
• 401(k) plan
• Pay-on-demand (access earned wages early)
• Tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development
• Advancement opportunities within a company that invests in its people
• Employee ownership — share in company profitability

Mission & Values

Wallick Communities believes in opening doors to homes, opportunity, and hope for residents, associates, and the community. Core values guide every action:

• Care — We show compassion and respect for everyone.
• Character — We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
• Collaboration — We work together to achieve more.

Wallick celebrates Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging (DEI+B) in the workplace and communities, creating an environment where associates feel welcome, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. For nearly 60 years, a safe and inclusive workplace has been central to the organization’s culture.