Closings Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated and process-oriented Closings Manager to lead our team and ensure the seamless, compliant, and timely closing and funding of all real estate purchases. If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment, this role offers the responsibility and ownership you are looking for.
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About Us

Kendall Partners is a family- and veteran-owned real estate investment company based in Yorkville, IL. We provide HOPE through a professional and trusted real estate experience. We’re passionate about real estate and making a positive impact in our community!

Company-Wide Expectations

Display company core values at all times: Integrity ~ Commitment ~ Humility ~ Growth

Position Summary

The Closings Manager is responsible for the overall success of the administrative file workflow and associated financial execution required to fund real estate purchases. You will lead the Transaction Coordinator team while serving as the ultimate owner of file integrity, compliance, and on-time transactional financial execution. This role requires bridging operational efficiency with financial oversight. As the Closings Manager, you will focus on leadership, process optimization, and complex issue resolution:

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and manage the team of Transaction Coordinators, setting performance standards and ensuring effective workflow execution.


• Deadline Ownership & Workflow Management: Oversee and own all file-related deadlines from initial intake through funding completion. Ensure the team develops and maintains effective tracking systems to monitor task management, key milestones, and funding timelines.


• Risk Mitigation & Process Improvement: Proactively identify potential bottlenecks and take action to mitigate risks across the entire active file pipeline, driving files forward and preventing delays. Continuously refine processes for efficiency and accuracy.


• Compliance & File Integrity: Manage the operational cadence for processing a high volume of files, ensuring every file review meets internal policy and external compliance requirements. Ensure all documentation (digital and/or physical) is maintained as audit-ready.


• Financial Oversight: Supervise and verify transactional funding tasks. This includes ensuring the preparation of funding transactions is accurate, verifying financial details (pricing, terms, taxes, payment instructions) within each file, and overseeing the reconciliation of funding transactions.


• Communication & Escalation: Serve as the primary point of contact for complex issues and high-level internal/external inquiries related to file processing and funding. You will collaborate closely with finance, operations, title and attorney partners, and other departments to ensure clear, consistent communication and smooth file progression.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in administrative processing, financial operations, or real estate-based transactions.


• 2+ years of experience in a leadership, supervisory, or management role.


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines consistently.


• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.


• Familiarity with transactional financial tasks and funding processes.

Preferred

• Experience leading a Transaction Coordinator or Closings team (Real Estate, Title, Attorney


• Experience working in a heavily regulated or compliance-driven environment.
  

Success in This Role

Success means leading a high-performing team where deadlines are consistently met or exceeded, funding transactions are executed smoothly and without delays, and issues are proactively identified and resolved before impacting deadlines.