Senior Manager, Association

## Senior Manager, Association Apply remote type:
On-site locations:
Columbus, OHtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R-100829
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* Job Description:

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* ** Job Title
** Senior Manager, Association
* ** Company
* * Lifestyle Real Estate Services, Ltd.
* ** Department
* * Collective House Realty
* ** Reports To
** Director, Association Operations
* ** Wage Category
** Exempt
* * Who We Are
** At Lifestyle Communities (LC), we take deliberate action every day to nurture a culture grounded in our purpose — to Build a Connection

TM. Whether you’re behind the bar, in the kitchen, or on the floor, your work helps create spaces where people come together, connect, and belong.

We are guided by our core values — Performance, Quality, Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership — and fueled by our commitment to excellence. At LC, you’ll find your “why,” your place to belong, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
** The Team You’ll Join
** The Collective House Realty team believes that home is more than just where you live—it’s where you feel connected. We create communities where residents and clients feel supported, valued, and part of something bigger. Every day, we work with purpose: to Build a Connection

TM. No matter your role, you’ll find your why here, along with a place to belong. We’re committed to pushing beyond the ordinary to deliver an experience that’s more than home—it’s community.
** Who You Are
** The Senior Manager, Association provides strategic leadership and oversight for a portfolio of large-scale community associations, ensuring excellence in operations, financial management, governance, and administrative performance. Serve as a trusted advisor to association boards on compliance, policy, and long-term capital planning, while directing budget development, reserve fund management, and vendor partnerships. Foster organizational success through effective stakeholder engagement, cost optimization, quality assurance, and the mentorship and development of management and support teams.
** The Difference You Will Make
*** Strategic Oversight:
Lead the operational, financial, and administrative performance of a high-volume portfolio of large-scale, complex community associations.
* Executive Board Advisory:
Act as the primary advisor to multi-member boards, guiding them through governance, legal compliance, and multi-year capital improvement planning.
* Advanced Financials:
Architect and oversee annual operating budgets and capital reserve funds.
* Vendor & Contract Negotiations:
Source and execute high-value, multi-site vendor contracts to optimize costs and ensure quality control across the portfolio.
* Team Mentorship:
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior managers, association coordinators, and maintenance staff.
** What You’ll Bring
*** 5+ years of progressive experience in portfolio-level HOA, condo, or community association management (CAM).
* Strong executive presence with advanced financial acumen, dispute resolution, and negotiation skills.
* Deep knowledge of community association law and capital reserve budgeting.
* CMCA credential required; AMS or PCAM designations highly preferred.
* Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
* Proficiency with property management software and Microsoft Office applications
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
** Direct Reports and Reporting Relationship
** Team Members in the Association Department, in addition to the ability to achieve results by working with others within the organization, regardless of the reporting relationship, is a critical success factor.
** Physical Demands and Work Environment
** The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of the criteria that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform these functions in accordance with applicable law.
** Physical Demands:
** While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have significant mobility (walking,…