Accounting Manager

West Coast Self Storage Group LLC•Everett, WA

14m•Onsite

About The Position

Fast-growing, West Coast Property Management and Development Company (westcoastselfstorage.com) is looking for a special person to join us as our Accounting Manager in Everett, WA.. (On-site). You will bring a bachelor's degree in accounting, 5-7 years of progressively responsible accounting and personnel management experience, and a desire to learn our business operations from top to bottom in order to contribute significantly and broadly. You will be part of an accounting/finance department that helps the company achieve its vision and strategy. Your success and fulfillment will be driven by these attributes and your ability to assist others and contribute to a strong service culture where people come first.

Requirements

Leadership & People Management
Demonstrated experience managing and developing a team of accounting professionals, including performance management and professional development
Proven ability to coach and elevate staff to handle increased workloads while maintaining quality
Accounting & Technical Expertise
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and property management accounting, including multi-entity reporting, accruals, and internal controls
Ability to independently review and evaluate work prepared by others and identify risks or errors
Operational & Analytical Capability
Experience analyzing workloads, productivity, and portfolio complexity to inform staffing and process decisions
Ability to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements that increase team capacity
Cross-Functional Effectiveness
Experience partnering with non-accounting stakeholders to resolve issues and support business objectives
Strong judgment in balancing accounting rigor with operational practicality
Communication & Organization
Clear, direct communicator with the ability to set expectations and provide actionable feedback
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
Systems & Tools
Advanced Excel proficiency and experience working within ERP systems; NetSuite experience preferred
Ability to adapt quickly to new systems and reporting tools
Mindset & Fit
Expert customer and team orientation, anxious to jump in and help along a broad business spectrum
Results-oriented leader motivated by building scalable teams rather than remaining an individual contributor
Comfortable operating in a growth-oriented, fast-paced environment
Strong interest in understanding the operational drivers of the self-storage business

Responsibilities

Lead and be accountable for the day-to-day performance of the property accounting function for a portfolio of 160+ self-storage properties, including accuracy, consistency, and service levels
Deliver scalable accounting capacity by ensuring the team can absorb portfolio growth through increased properties per accountant, without a proportional increase in headcount
Be accountable for the quality of financial reporting, including review, approval, and resolution of complex or escalated accounting issues
Ensure effective execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting deliverables, holding the team accountable to established standards and timelines
Establish and maintain internal controls and documented procedures that support consistency, compliance, and growth
Serve as the primary accounting partner to operations and field leadership, resolving issues and aligning accounting practices with business needs; periodic travel required
Provide leadership input into staffing models, workload distribution, and organizational design as the portfolio and business evolve
Lead and complete special projects and analyses that support business initiatives, development activity, and operational efficiency
Support the annual budgeting process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and coordination across accounting and operations
Maintain ongoing accountability for professional and regulatory awareness, including research to stay current on accounting standards, tax considerations, and regulatory or legal changes that impact self-storage management and development (e.g., revenue recognition, sales and use tax, property tax, unclaimed property, lien and auction requirements) and proactively assess and communicate their impact on company practices
Model ownership and accountability as a leader within the accounting and finance organization