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FirstService Residential Community Manager in Arlington, Virginia
Job Overview:
As aGeneral Manager for Cardinal House in Arlington,you’llbe responsible formanaging andadministeringthe day-to-day operations oftheCommunity Associationincluding allfinancial management, property management,governanceand staff management.
Your Responsibilities:
Provide input andassistthe Board with the preparation of the Association’s annual budget
Be responsible forthe daily implementation of the annual budget, perform generalfinancial managementand recordkeeping
Assist Association and In House counsel on collection matters andmonitormaintenance fee accounts
Monitorand report monthly financials
Prepare specifications needed for all services received by the Association (e.g., landscaping,snow, trash, insurance, pool, etc.)
Manage bid process, review bid spec proposals and comparison spreadsheets andmakeboard recommendations asappropriate.
Negotiate Association contracts for routine services, subject to the Board’s approval, andAssociation counsel as needed.
Ensure maintenance of all files,recordsand correspondencein accordance withcompanyprocedures and good business practices
Prepare Board meeting agenda, monthly management report and all other reports andmaterial needed for Board Packet; distribute one week in advance of meeting
Coordinate activities of association professionals including attorneys, auditing firms andengineering firms
Establishandmaintainannualcalendarindicatingall association activity, deadlines, election, meetings, projects, etc.
Team building to unite staff and create a cohesive working environment.
Manage performance and discuss concerns regularly of all direct reports and team members.
Enforce the use of policies,toolsand programs by staff in the day-to-day management and operations and ensure proper adherence throughout business unit.
Support the roll out and implementation of company & business unit initiatives and strategies.
Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant work experience
Minimum 7 years relevant work experiencerequired, preferably in hospitality,propertyor facilities management
Minimum 2 years project management experience
Experience managing large direct or indirect staff
Possessworking knowledge of budgets and fiduciary responsibility
Demonstrateddecision making ability
Demonstratedwritten and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of legislationimpactingproperty management, preferred
Strong understanding of proposal/bid process
Possession of or willingness to obtain CMCA/AMS certificationrequired
Critical thinking, problem solving, judgement and decision-making abilities are necessary.
Proficiencyin computer programs like Microsoft Office, Outlook and Windowsrequired.
Ability to work with sensitive and/or confidential information.
What We Offer :
As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental,andvision.In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paidholidaysand a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may berequiredto attend training and other company functions.
Compensation : $105,000 - $115,000 / annually
Disclaimer Statement:
The above information in this description has been designed toindicatethe general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed tocontainor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualificationsrequired ofemployees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules,dutiesand responsibilities to this job at any time.