Assistant Controller

SmartStop Self Storage•Ladera Ranch, CA

13h•$120,000•Onsite

About The Position

SmartStop Self Storage is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic individual to join our talented group as an Assistant Controller in our corporate office located in Ladera Ranch, CA. This position will be responsible for the day to day accounting for one of our public non-traded REITS. Specific responsibilities include the monthly close process, the financial statement consolidation, maintaining internal controls, cash and debt management, preparing financial statements and supporting schedules for internal and external reporting, drafting technical accounting memos and managing the annual audit. The position requires strong communication skills and innovative thinking to communicate with and educate finance and non-finance personnel on financial policies and procedures and reporting requirements. This role is on-site in the Ladera Ranch office.

Requirements

Strong communication skills
Project Management skills; must be able to drive a project forward
Ability to perform technical accounting research
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or comparable work experience
Experience preparing GAAP financial statements
Experience with Microsoft Office required
Strong organizational, analytical, and oral and written communication skills
Be detailed oriented while multi-tasking in a fast-paced company
Possess creative thinking and ability to resolve issues
Must be hands-on and work effectively in a demanding environment

Nice To Haves

CPA or in process of licensure, preferred but not required
Public Accounting and/or public company experience, preferred but not required
Real Estate experience, specifically with REITs, preferred but not required
Microsoft Dynamics experience a plus

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.
Other duties as assigned