Community Association Manager - Portfolio

CAMS (Community Association Management Services); Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Health plans available

Job summary

CAMS (Community Association Management Services) is seeking a Community Manager to oversee a portfolio of HOAs in Columbia, SC. The role emphasizes financial guidance, board liaison, and vendor management to keep communities thriving.

You will coordinate budgets, review financials, and supervise on-site staff while collaborating with engineers, attorneys, and service providers to ensure smooth operations and safety across associations.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients and vendors.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience reviewing and analyzing financial reports.
• Familiarity with HOA insurance policies and risk management.
• Understanding of contractual bidding processes and vendor negotiations.
• Knowledge of proper meeting procedures and governance for HOA boards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain open and proactive communication with the board of directors and homeowners.
• Guide the board in making informed financial decisions, including preparing and presenting budgets.
• Analyze monthly financial reports and create variance reports to ensure transparency and accuracy.
• Generate and present monthly management reports to the board.
• Coordinate and oversee maintenance projects, working closely with vendors and contractors.
• Ensure daily operations of your community run smoothly and efficiently.
• Regularly attend board meetings as well as internal meetings.
• Supervise administrative and maintenance staff (if applicable).
• Manage short- and long-term objectives and goals of the HOA.
• Develop and recommend the annual operating budget and mid-year forecast in collaboration with HOA committees.
• Recommend and oversee third-party service providers and contractors.
• Provide recommendations for aesthetic, maintenance, and safety improvements to the community.
• Engage with HOA committees such as Finance, ARC, Infrastructure, Landscaping, Marine, and Security, providing guidance to drive excellence.
• Supervise the on-site work order process (if applicable).
• Work closely with external professionals, including engineers, attorneys, insurance professionals, and construction management firms.
• Ensure emergency preparedness and consistent execution of storm management protocols.
• Perform additional job functions as assigned, including direct oversight of on-site staff.

Skills

Relationship building

Tech-savvy

Microsoft Office

Financial report analysis

HOA insurance familiarity

Vendor negotiations

Governance knowledge

Education

CAI designation

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why CAMS Needs You

As a CAMS Community Manager, you will manage a portfolio of homeowner’s associations, build strong relationships with your boards of directors, and provide them with trusted guidance. This role requires a balance of financial expertise and excellent interpersonal skills to help communities thrive. Our managers are supported internally by teams of specialists dedicated to assisting both you and the communities we serve.

Why CAMS Needs You

As a CAMS Community Manager, you will manage a portfolio of homeowner’s associations, build strong relationships with your boards of directors, and provide them with trusted guidance. This role requires a balance of financial expertise and excellent interpersonal skills to help communities thrive. Our managers are supported internally by teams of specialists dedicated to assisting both you and the communities we serve.

What You'll Do Here

• Maintain open and proactive communication with the board of directors and homeowners.
• Guide the board in making informed financial decisions, including preparing and presenting budgets.
• Analyze monthly financial reports and create variance reports to ensure transparency and accuracy.
• Generate and present monthly management reports to the board.
• Coordinate and oversee maintenance projects, working closely with vendors and contractors.
• Ensure daily operations of your community run smoothly and efficiently.
• Regularly attend board meetings as well as internal meetings.
• Supervise administrative and maintenance staff (if applicable).
• Manage short- and long-term objectives and goals of the HOA.
• Develop and recommend the annual operating budget and mid-year forecast in collaboration with HOA committees.
• Recommend and oversee third-party service providers and contractors.
• Provide recommendations for aesthetic, maintenance, and safety improvements to the community.
• Engage with HOA committees such as Finance, ARC, Infrastructure, Landscaping, Marine, and Security, providing guidance to drive excellence.
• Supervise the on-site work order process (if applicable).
• Work closely with external professionals, including engineers, attorneys, insurance professionals, and construction management firms.
• Ensure emergency preparedness and consistent execution of storm management protocols.
• Perform additional job functions as assigned, including direct oversight of on-site staff.

Requirements

• Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients and vendors.
• Strong proficiency in learning and using new technology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience reviewing and analyzing financial reports.
• Familiarity with HOA insurance policies and risk management.
• Understanding of contractual bidding processes and vendor negotiations.
• Knowledge of proper meeting procedures and governance for HOA boards.

Preferred Education, Licensing, And Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in HOA management (strongly preferred).
• CAI designation(s) strongly preferred.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.

Benefits And Salary

The salary range for this position is based upon candidate experience and qualifications and will be further discussed during the interview process.

The CAMS Compensation Package Includes

• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans are available
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Accident coverage
• Critical Illness coverage
• Employee Assistance Program

More About CAMS

We have been in business since 1991 and pride ourselves on being an innovative, flexible company that works together as a team to achieve our goals and serve our valued clients. At CAMS, our team of experts specializes in a range of areas from homeowner, property, and condo association management to management of high-rise, mixed-use, and lifestyle communities. Having a local presence and industry experts in the areas we serve is of the utmost importance. That's why we have offices conveniently located in each region we serve. In addition, we offer a dedicated Community Support team to answer owner questions and a state-of-the-art online portal, making contacting CAMS convenient no matter where you are.