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SmartStop Self Storage•Ladera Ranch, CA

61d•$120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Think Beyond the Ordinary Join a Company Thats Changing the Game! At SmartStop Self Storage, we believe in embracing change, driving innovation, and elevating every team members journey. About Us SmartStop Self Storage (NYSE: SMST) is one of the largest and fastest-growing self-storage operators in North America. Headquartered in sunny Ladera Ranch, CA, we operate 200+ properties across 24 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces, with more than 18.7 million rentable square feet of storage space. Our 600+ team members are the heart of our business, delivering an award-winning customer experience year after year. Weve earned Newsweeks Best Customer Service for three consecutive years (20212023) and the prestigious Reputation 800 Award (2023). Plus, our workplace culture has been recognized as a Top Workplace in Orange County two years running a reflection of the feedback we get from the people who matter most: our employees. Were growing fast and we want you to grow with us. Assistant Controller Job Summary The Assistant Controller is responsible for providing high-level support to the Controller and CFO as they manage the accounting and financial activities for a specific REIT. Location: This job is 100% on-site in our beautiful Ladera Ranch office. Salary: $120,000 annually (based on experience) + annual discretionary bonus

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or comparable work experience required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
Thorough understanding of, and ability to adhere to, generally accepted accounting principles.
Ability to perform technical accounting research.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant, or be in the process of licensure, preferred but not required.
6+ years Public Accounting and/or public company experience preferred but not required.
Real Estate experience, specifically with REITs, preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Preparation of the monthly and quarterly financial reporting for Senior Management
Complete the financial statement consolidation process
Treasury management
Purchase accounting and onboarding for acquisitions
Maintain and develop SOX and administrative policies and procedures that streamline the accounting processes
Assist management to institute best practices for accounting functions
Assist in the preparation of internal reports for variance analysis budget vs. actuals
Support SEC filings offering documents and financial statement
Coordinate and manage external financial audits
Support the financing of real estate assets
Work with a multitude of internal departments accounting, operations, legal, acquisitions, investor relations, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.