Community Association Manager

About the position

Westward360 is looking to add a Community Association Manager to join our growing Chicago team. If you are a licensed Community Association Manager (CAM) or on your way to obtaining your license, and want an opportunity to grow with a company on the rise, look no further! We pride ourselves in providing the ultimate experience for our clients. Westward360 is a leader in the Property Management industry, with locations across the map. We service condo, townhome, and homeowner associations, and provide rental management services to multi-family, single-unit, and co-op properties.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the management and day-to-day implementation of procedures and programs for each Association.
• 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 and oversee the execution of the plan.
• Respond to customer inquiries and issues with the assistance of 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.
• Perform monthly walk-throughs of the properties to identify maintenance needs, violations, or aesthetic issues.
• Organize agenda and run Owner and Board meetings, averaging 4 Board meetings per year in the evening.
• Provide insight on financial matters to the Board of Directors including budget preparation, bills, invoice approvals, etc.
• Provide fiscal management including reviewing and approving invoices, coordinating tax preparation and reserve study updates, and reviewing completed financial statements for accuracy.

Requirements

• Active Illinois state Community Association Management license (CAM).
• 4+ years of experience as a Community Association Manager for associations larger than 40 units.
• Experience understanding and explaining association’s finances to Board members and owners.
• 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.
• Ability to plan ahead and consistently meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Compensation range of $75,000 - $85,000.
• Monthly cell phone stipend.
• Flexible hybrid schedule.
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance.
• Front loaded PTO.
• 401k - Company match up to 4%.
• Long and short term disability at no cost to employee.