Vice President of Integration & Transition

About the Company : Founded in 1983, AKAM provides unparalleled knowledge, industry-leading technology, cost-saving initiatives, and the best customer service in the industry to every condominium, cooperative, homeowners association, and investment property we service. From comprehensive financial oversight to operations management, compliance administration, and violation removal, we maximize operational efficiency and value for our clients.


What we offer: Our benefits include several healthcare, dental and vision options, a retirement program, paid time off plans, 11 paid holidays per year, educational reimbursement, transportation discount purchase programs, service, and performance awards - in addition various social and recreational activities. Learn more about our company by visiting akam.com.

Position Overview
We are seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Vice President of Integration & Transition to lead the onboarding, transition, and integration of newly acquired businesses across our growing property management platform. This executive will play a critical role in ensuring seamless transitions, operational continuity, and long-term value realization.

The VP will serve as a key partner to senior leadership, ensuring new entities are successfully integrated into the organization's operating model, systems, and culture. This role requires a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on execution in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. A strong in-office presence during critical during transition periods is essential to assess operations firsthand, build relationships, and accelerate integration outcomes.


Key Responsibilities

Transition Strategy & Execution

• Partner closely with the Head of M&A and senior leadership to ensure a smooth handoff from deal execution to operational transition
• Lead transition planning from pre-close through post-close, ensuring readiness across all functional areas
• Develop and execute detailed transition plans aligning people, processes, systems, and client relationships
• Serve as the primary liaison between leadership and operational team to ensure continuity and minimize disruption
• Identify and mitigate transition risks while capturing early operational efficiencies and quick wins
• Establish clear timelines, milestones, and success metrics to ensure effective onboarding and integration
• Operate at both a strategic and hands-on level-translating integration strategy into actionable plans and directly driving execution when needed
• Maintain a consistent on-site presence during integration phases to gain a deep understanding of current processes, team dynamics, and operational realities

Operational Integration

• Lead end-to-end integration efforts across operations, finance, HR, IT, and client service functions
• Assess existing workflows, processes, and organizational structures to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement
• Ensure alignment of organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities within the broader platform
• Design and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and service delivery as part of the integration
• Standardize processes and implement best practices to drive consistency and scalability
• Partner with various parts of the organization to ensure seamless service delivery and client retention during transition
• Drive cultural alignment and change management initiatives to support employee engagement and adoption

Financial & Systems Integration

• Assess acquired entities' financial processes, reporting structures, and internal controls for alignment with company standards
• Evaluate and integrate accounting systems, ERP platforms, and property management software
• Develop and execute plans to align financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Partner with finance and IT teams to migrate, validate, and ensure integrity of financial and operational data
• Establish standardized controls, reporting frameworks, and data governance protocols
• Drive system harmonization to enable real-time visibility and scalable reporting
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, automate reporting, and enhance analytics capabilities
• Define and track integration KPIs tied to operational performance, client retention, and financial outcomes
• Ensure delivery against integration plans and achievement of targeted efficiencies and performance improvements
• Monitor post-transition performance, proactively addressing gaps and optimizing outcomes
• Continuously refine integration playbooks and frameworks to improve future execution

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as the central leader coordinating internal teams (operations, finance, HR, IT, legal) and external partners
• Drive accountability, execution, and communication across multiple concurrent transitions
• Build and scale repeatable integration processes, tools, and governance structures
• Foster collaboration and alignment across functions to ensure a cohesive transition experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in integration, operations, real estate, private equity, or related environments
• Strong experience leading complex business integrations, transitions, or operational transformations
• Demonstrated ability to assess current-state operations and translate insights into actionable process improvements
• Understanding of property management operations, systems, and organizational structures
• Proven ability to drive execution across cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to maintain a significant in-office and on-site presence during active integration phases

Leadership Competencies

• Drives seamless execution of complex transitions and integrations
• Aligns integration efforts with broader operational and growth objectives
• Balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Establishes clear ownership, timelines, and measurable outcomes
• Leads and aligns cross-functional teams through change
• Breaks down silos to ensure collaboration and continuity
• Ensures successful adoption of systems, processes, and organizational changes
• Exercises sound judgment in dynamic, high-stakes environments
• Proactively identifies risks and implements solutions