Chief Investment Officer

Rock West, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Investment Officer.

Rock West LLC, established in 2003, has grown into a thriving real estate enterprise valued at over $30M, generating $3M in annual rental income across 15 properties and 7 LLCs. The owners are embarking on an ambitious new chapter—developing a sustainable growth strategy with disciplined management and a clear mission: to transform the company into a multi-generational wealth engine.

Position Summary:

This role will lead the evaluation, optimization, and expansion of Rock West LLC real estate portfolio while ensuring operational efficiency, risk management, and long-term growth planning.

Essential Functions:

• Re-underwrite and analyze each property to determine investment, development, or liquidation opportunities.
• Re-underwrite and analyze each property to determine investment, development, or liquidation opportunities.
• Review and reassess property and business expenses to implement cost-effective improvements.
• Evaluate liabilities and risks for each property and across the business.
• Review and recommend investment opportunities for securities accounts at Schwab, including credit facilities.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive annual investment plan aligned with company goals.
• Establish and refine evaluation processes for new property acquisitions.
• Manage current property development opportunities, options to purchase, and pending offers.
• Oversee monthly financial reviews (Plan vs. Actual) and develop improvement strategies.
• Lead quarterly board meetings, presenting portfolio performance and growth plans.
• Ensure full corporate compliance and reporting requirements are met.
• Craft and coordinate long-term growth strategies spanning 3, 5, and 50-year timelines.
• Review and recommend changes for legal, accounting, banking, insurance, and tax services.
• Collaborate with the Facilities Director on repair, maintenance, and property improvement planning.
• Assist in estate planning initiatives to align ownership succession and long-term company objectives.
  
  
  

Non-Essential Functions:

Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Finance, Real Estate, or related field required.
• Master’s degree in business administration or finance preferred.
• Proven track record managing real estate portfolios, funds, or investments.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to assess risk and ROI.
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and portfolio performance metrics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced with business management software.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute long-term growth initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for reporting to ownership and stakeholders.
• Self-starter with high adaptability, creativity, and commitment to the company mission.
  
  
  

Why should you want to work with us?

Rock West Composites cares about our employees! Not only do we offer great benefits to our full-time employees (Medical & Dental 100% employer paid, Vision, Paid Time Off and 401K match), we offer a fun and friendly working environment!

Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. Due to nature of defense contracts, US Citizenship is a requirement. As part of our Drug and Alcohol Policy, upon acceptance of any offer of employment, employment will be conditional of passing a required drug test.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 858-537-6260.