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SmartStop® Self Storage is a diversified real estate company in the self-storage industry, operating in 22 states in the U.S. and three provinces in Canada. In addition, SmartStop was awarded: Newsweek’s Best Customer Service among Storage Center companies three years in a row 2021, 2022 & 2023, Top Workplace of Orange County, CA in 2022 and 2023, and Reputation’s 800 Award in 2023. Come join a winning team!

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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.

This job is 100% on-site in our beautiful Ladera Ranch office.

Salary: $120,000/annually, depending on experience + annual discretionary bonus

Essential Job Functions and 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.

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or comparable work experience required.
• 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 REIT’s, preferred but not 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Life and Disability Insurances
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Holiday Schedule
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program
• A great team!

Diversity

SmartStop® Self Storage, is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe in fostering an environment of inclusion, and seek contributors from all backgrounds to join our dynamic team.

Lead Together!