Community Association Manager

About the role

Westward360 is looking to add an experienced Community Association Manager to join our growing office in Des Plaines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of condominium/homeowners associations in the suburbs surrounding Des Plaines.
• Day-to-day implementation of procedures and programs for each Association that will ensure a well-managed and maintained property.
• Conduct daily operations including regular interaction with Board of Directors, homeowners, and vendors.
• Compose and update a preventative maintenance plan for each property under management - oversee the execution of the plan.
• Respond to customer inquiries and issues with the assistance of our support staff.
• Meet with contractors to solicit bids or perform work at properties as needed.
• Build lasting professional relationships with vendors and negotiate vendor contracts for property services in accordance with the management agreement.
• Perform monthly walk-throughs of the properties to identify maintenance needs, violations, or aesthetic issues.
• Organize agenda and run Owner and Board meetings. On average, there are 4x Board meetings per year that take place in the evening.
• Provide insight on financial matters to the Board of Directors including budget preparation, bills, invoice approvals, etc.
• Provide fiscal management, including, but not limited to reviewing and approving invoices, coordinating tax preparation and reserve study updates, and reviewing completed financial statements for accuracy prior to distributing to the Board.

Requirements

• Active Illinois State Community Association Manager’s license.
• Experience as a Community Association Manager.
• Experience understanding and explaining association’s finances to Board members and owners along with the ability to construct an association’s budget, put together special assessments, and guide the association with valuable financial advice.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Experience with Google Workspace (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Drive, etc.).
• Advanced communication skills.
• Able to plan ahead and consistently meet deadlines.

Qualifications

Westward360 is dedicated to providing exceptional community management, rental management and brokerage services. Serving multiple markets throughout the United States, we have the systems, strategies, and expertise to meet the specialized needs of even the most demanding client. With more than 50,000 homes under management, we’re your all-in-one real estate solution.

Skills

• Community Association Management experience.
• Financial management and budgeting skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Google Workspace proficiency.

Benefits

• Monthly cell phone stipend.
• Hybrid work structure.
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance.
• Front loaded PTO.
• 401k - Company match up to 4%.
• Long and short term disability at no cost to employee.

Pay

Compensation range of: $70,000 - $75,000

Schedule

Hybrid work structure.