Financial Specialist - Community Association

Job Summary

As a Community Association Financial Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the financial health and long-term success of community associations. This position partners closely with internal teams and external management companies to ensure accurate budgeting, financial oversight, and operational excellence. The most rewarding aspect of this role is influencing financial strategy and ensuring strong fiscal performance across multiple associations through data-driven insights and proactive analysis.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Have a strong attention to detail and enjoy working with complex financial data.
• Are highly organized and can effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Take a proactive, problem-solving approach to financial analysis and decision-making.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, and a commitment to high ethical standards.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

These skills will be used to:

• Support the annual budgeting process, including analyzing operating expenses and reserve funding requirements.
• Review and audit financial statements and budgets prepared by external management companies for accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with internal teams to evaluate revenue, costs, and break-even scenarios for new community associations.
• Manage deficit funding processes and provide ongoing updates to association financial plans.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of monthly financial reports and annual budgets in alignment with company standards.
• Analyze financial performance to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Approve and monitor association expenses, ensuring alignment with scope and budget expectations.
• Maintain vendor pricing data to support budgeting and negotiation efforts across regions.
• Process and manage invoices related to association fees for unsold homesites and homes.
• Serve in a financial leadership capacity (Treasurer role) for governed associations, supporting sound fiscal management.
• Provide administrative and financial support for startup communities until external management is established.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial statements and budgets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to use sensory skills (i.e. verbal communication) to effectively communicate and interact with other Associates and customers.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions and use fine motor skills (i.e. typing, writing) to operate office supplies (i.e. computer, calculator, copier).
• Must be able to lift and carry approximately 20-25lbs unassisted.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time with low periods of reaching and standing.

The Value of a Career with Fischer Homes 

Fischer Homes is one of the largest and most reputable home builders in the Midwestern and Southeastern states. Founded in 1980, the company has grown to build over 42,000 homes and employs over 700 Associates. Fischer Homes' solid reputation has been built largely by the talent of our associates, as we have been recognized as the 32nd largest builder in the United States.

We value diversity within the Fischer Homes organization and see each Associate as a team member and valuable asset. We select highly competent individuals to join our team, provide them with the resources, training, and development possible to make significant contributions and drive their success while determining their career paths. The rewards for their efforts are:

• Professional Development Training Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with Company matching contributions and profit-sharing
• Employee Life Insurance
• Personal time off
• Inclusive Leave

Fischer Homes holds the highest ethical standards of business. We are honest and straightforward and will stand by our word. Our actions demonstrate respect, courtesy, and above all, fairness.