Assistant Controller - onsite
About The Position
SmartStop Self Storage (NYSE: SMST) is one of the largest and fastest-growing self-storage operators in North America. Headquartered in Ladera Ranch, CA, they own, operate or manage 460+ properties across 35 U.S. states and Washington D.C. and four provinces in Canada, with more than 35 million rentable square feet of storage space. Their 1,000+ team members are the heart of their business, delivering an award-winning customer experience year after year. They have earned Newsweek’s Best Customer Service for three consecutive years (2021–2023) and the Reputation 800 Award (2023). Their workplace culture has been recognized as a Top Workplace in Orange County two years running. This role is to be performed on-site in the Ladera Ranch corporate office.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to perform technical accounting research
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or comparable work experience
- Experience preparing GAAP financial statements
- 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
- Public Accounting and/or public company experience
- Real Estate experience, specifically with REITs
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- 401(k) with a generous company matching
- Ample paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick and personal days)
- Monthly on-site free car washed
- Monthly catered lunches
- Work with a great team!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
