HOA Senior Community Manager (CA)

Seabreeze Management Company Inc•San Diego, CA

16h•$85,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Seabreeze Management Company is hiring a Senior Community Manager to manage multiple homeowners’ associations and partner with their Boards of Directors to develop goals and implement strategic plans. The role manages major community projects and issues and works with company departments to ensure client needs are met. It may include managing accounts during attrition, transition, or setup, and providing oversight, guidance, workload coordination, and professional development support to the Associate Managers team. The manager applies expertise in association management practices, accounting and personnel procedures, governing documents, procurement, contracts, maintenance, and safety. Responsibilities span governance and compliance, board and resident relations, vendor and operational oversight, financial and insurance matters, and administrative management. The role requires prior portfolio management experience and relevant community-association credentials; the posting also describes CCAM certification as preferred and states that it is required within one year if the employee is in the process of obtaining it at hire.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in the industry, managing homeowners’ associations, city government, or related work.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience across multiple locations.
Prior portfolio manager experience.
Hold a CCAM® designation or CMCA®/AMS® designations, as stated in the position description.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong relationship-building and customer service skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with employees and clients at all organizational levels.
Ability to address client concerns professionally and independently, and comfort speaking in board meetings and group settings.
Integrity, professionalism, and collaborative teamwork.
Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage competing deadlines and follow through on commitments.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of HOA management, CC&Rs, Bylaws, and contract/vendor oversight.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to oversee budgets and interpret financial statements.
Experience in project management and strategic goal setting.
Analytical and creative thinking, sound decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to be on-call if needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
CCAM® certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with Civil Code, local ordinances, and association governing documents.
Prepare meeting agendas, board packets, and minutes, and oversee follow-ups and board correspondence.
Advise Boards of Directors on legislative updates and enforce association rules and policies.
Coordinate elections and annual meetings.
Manage relationships with boards, committees, and residents; educate board members on policies and assist with homeowner communications.
Address homeowner concerns, violations, and compliance issues.
Oversee contractors and vendors to ensure performance and compliance with contracts.
Conduct regular site inspections and coordinate special projects and job walkthroughs.
May supervise onsite personnel and efficiently manage support staff tasks.
Review financial statements and advise boards on budget performance.
Coordinate billing, collections, and financial reporting with accounting.
Manage insurance needs and chargebacks, and assist with legal or litigation matters.
Maintain association files, homeowner rosters, and official records.
Track internal and external deadlines and manage the association’s annual calendar.
Submit contracts for ratification and manage the bid process.
Manage special projects and perform other duties as needed.
Provide oversight, guidance, and support to the Associate Managers team, including alignment with company standards, effective workload distribution, and professional development.
Be available on-call if needed.