A transaction manager oversees each phase of real estate transactions for a company, from application to closing. The qualifications for a career as a transaction manager include a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a similar field. You also need experience in the real estate industry. Strong organizational and leadership skills are a must. As a transaction manager, your job duties include handling legal and financial matters, monitoring liabilities, coordinating leases, subleases, and purchases, finding real estate opportunities that align with company goals, and utilizing resources to negotiate the best deals for your company.