Assistant Controller - Onsite

SmartStop Self Storage • Ladera Ranch, CA

1d • 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 dedicated to delivering an award-winning customer experience. The company has 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 for two consecutive years. This role is on-site at their Ladera Ranch, CA 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level