Associa

General Manager

Associa$75K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in large-scale property, mountain community, municipal, or resort operations.
  • CAI credentials preferred (CMCA).
  • Leadership experience with maintenance crews, public works, or field operations.
  • Strong financial acumen: budgets, variances, reserves, forecasting.
  • Experience supporting Boards or governing bodies.
  • High-level communication, writing, and problem-solving skills.
  • Must work onsite daily; no remote option.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily field operations and serve as onsite authority for infrastructure and community activity.
  • Conduct regular inspections of roads, drainage, gates, signage, and common areas.
  • Monitor weather and coordinate snow, storm, and emergency responses.
  • Directly supervise Mountain Manager, Security/Assistant Manager, and Administrative Staff.
  • Serve as primary onsite liaison to the Board and prepare meeting agendas.
  • Ensure accurate and timely monthly financial statements with accounting teams.
  • Oversee critical infrastructure and manage capital and fixed-asset projects.

Benefits

  • World-Class Training
  • Additional Income Opportunities
  • CAI Course/Designation Assistance
  • Paid Time Off/Holidays
  • Comprehensive Medical Benefits
  • Wellness Incentives
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Company Cellphone
  • Hybrid: In Office/Work From Home Schedule
Full Job Description
Associa is looking for an Onsite General Manager to join our team in Heber City, UT. The On-Site General Manager (GM) serves as the senior operational, administrative, and governance leader for a large, gated mountain community near Park City, Utah. The GM oversees all daily operations, staff, contractors, infrastructure, compliance, communication, governance support, financial coordination, and long-term planning continuity. The GM functions as the community's on-site chief operating officer and ensures CCR deadlines, Board priorities, and major initiatives remain on track. Reports directly to the Branch President.

Benefits Summary:
  • World-Class Training
  • Additional Income Opportunities
  • CAI (Community Association Industry) Course/Designation Assistance
  • Paid Time Off/Holidays
  • Comprehensive Medical Benefits
  • Wellness Incentives
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Company Cellphone
  • Hybrid: In Office/Work From Home Schedule

Work Location:

1204 S Ridgeline Dr, Heber City, UT 84032

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. On-Site Operational Leadership

  • Oversee all daily field operations and serve as onsite authority for infrastructure and community activity.
  • Conduct regular inspections of roads, drainage, gates, signage, common areas, construction zones.
  • Monitor weather and coordinate snow, storm, and emergency responses.
  • Ensure consistent property monitoring and improved inspection processes.
  • Identify operational problems requiring Board action and prepare proposals.
  • Provide improved weekly management and road reports with clear prioritization.
  • Support long-term planning, wildfire mitigation, emergency readiness, and infrastructure continuity.


2. Staff Supervision & Workforce Management

  • Directly supervise Mountain Manager, Security/Assistant Manager, and Administrative Staff; indirect oversight of Road Crew.
  • Lead hiring, onboarding, training, performance reviews, goal-setting, salary adjustments, and bonuses.
  • Ensure adherence to employment practices, HR policies, and required training (safety, tools, technology).
  • Improve office administration, workflow efficiency, and internal controls.
  • Review and approve staff credit charges; authorize temporary credit increases.
  • Bring staff issues to Board attention when needed.

3. Board & Governance Support

  • Serve as primary onsite liaison to the Board.
  • Prepare Board meeting agendas with President and Committee input.
  • Draft, review, and support approval of Board minutes.
  • Track and manage all CCR deadlines, governance calendars, and policy timelines.
  • Identify issues requiring Board decisions and prepare researched options.
  • Follow up on Board action items and maintain accountability tracking.
  • Coordinate with attorneys, provide documentation, review drafts, and support legal matters.
  • Draft rule changes, policy updates, and ensure proper adoption steps.
  • Prepare and distribute governance communications including 15-day notices.
  • Maintain communication on major projects, issues, and operational impacts.

4. Financial Coordination & Oversight

  • Ensure accurate and timely monthly financial statements with CSSC and accounting teams.
  • Review financials prior to Board presentation, identify anomalies, and correct errors.
  • Lead zero-based budgeting, research, financial forecasting, assessment proposals, and CCR compliance deadlines.
  • Approve biweekly payroll invoices, review overtime and benefit charges for accuracy.
  • Approve Strongroom payments, vendor invoices, coding, and supporting documentation.
  • Monitor vendor payment issues and maintain relationships.
  • Oversee collections, AR progress, and attorney coordination.
  • Track building bond deposits, liabilities, and refunds; close process gaps.
  • Oversee cashflow planning, investment opportunities, and reserve funding with the Treasurer.
  • Manage annual audit preparation and ensure auditor requests are completed.

5. Fixed Asset, Capital Project & Infrastructure Oversight

  • Oversee critical infrastructure: roads, drainage, gates, facilities.
  • Manage capital and fixed-asset projects including contractor oversight.
  • Ensure quality, timelines, and financial accuracy of projects.
  • Oversee reserve study updates, equipment lifecycle planning, and maintenance schedules.
  • Conduct cost/benefit analysis for repair vs. replace decisions.
  • Support long-term planning with continuity across Board transitions.

6. Vendor, Contractor & External Relations

  • Oversee vendor relationships and recurring service contracts.
  • Review and negotiate contract renewals and major purchase proposals.
  • Ensure vendor performance meets standards and payment issues are promptly resolved.
  • Maintain relationships with county zoning, building departments, law enforcement, fire agencies, and LDS camp.
  • Lead procurement and bid processes.

7. Compliance, Member Support & Communications

  • Enforce CCRs, construction guidelines, rules, and community standards.
  • Follow up on violations and escalate when necessary.
  • Improve clarity and frequency of community-wide communication.
  • Encourage a service-focused communication style while enforcing standards.
  • Monitor social media for emerging concerns and coordinate staff/Board action.
  • Ensure CSS back-office items (billing, owner accounts) are accurate.
  • Communicate project updates, meeting notices, and rule changes.

8. Emergency Response & Safety Management

  • Serve as first onsite responder for emergencies and coordinate with county fire/law agencies.
  • Lead wildfire mitigation, crisis planning, and winter access preparation.
  • Support safety programs and risk mitigation efforts.


  • 5+ years in large-scale property, mountain community, municipal, or resort operations.
  • CAI credentials preferred (CMCA).
  • Leadership experience with maintenance crews, public works, or field operations.
  • Strong financial acumen: budgets, variances, reserves, forecasting.
  • Experience supporting Boards or governing bodies.
  • High-level communication, writing, and problem-solving skills.
  • Must work onsite daily; no remote option.

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