Senior Manager, Association

Lifestyle Communities; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifestyle Communities in Columbus, Ohio seeks a Senior Manager, Association to provide strategic leadership for large-scale community associations. This role involves operational and financial oversight, advising association boards, and managing vendor partnerships.

Ideal candidates have over 5 years in community association management, strong financial acumen, and required CMCA credentials. The position fosters teamwork and the development of support teams in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in portfolio-level HOA or community association management.
• Deep knowledge of community association law and capital reserve budgeting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational, financial, and administrative performance of a portfolio of community associations.
• Act as the primary advisor to boards on governance and legal compliance.
• Oversee annual operating budgets and execute vendor contracts.

Skills

Community association management

Financial acumen

Dispute resolution

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

CMCA credential

AMS or PCAM designations

Tools

Property management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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. 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. 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, and the ability to achieve results by collaborating with others 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, climbing, stooping), manual dexterity (using tools, operating equipment, fine motor skills), and strength (lifting up to 50 lbs., sometimes more with assistance), often in varied environments with potential exposure to noise, chemicals, and temperature extremes, requiring stamina, good vision, and occasional long periods of standing or sitting, all while managing both office duties and project work.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily be exposed to an office environment.

Disclaimer

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Lifestyle Communities (LC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.