Controller

Job Description

Description:

This is a full-time on-site role for a Corporate Controller at Platinum Storage Group located in Newport Beach, CA. This is a hands-on role and encompasses a wide variety of responsibilities including but not limited to overseeing accounting staff, preparing internal and external financial statements and reports, managing month-end and year-end reporting, communicating with owners (TIC) & investors. This position focuses on P&L, budgeting, forecasting and analysis.

Essential Functions

Lead all day-to-day operations and supervise a team of staff members including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll

Monthly financial review for all properties and have monthly meetings with field personnel

Review all monthly distributions for third party properties

Prepare and provide all financial data required by lenders for new financing as well as monthly and annual debt covenant compliance

Liaison with third party investors regarding all financial questions and distribution of reports and K-1’s

Responsible with on-boarding and off- boarding of properties (owned and managed)

Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior management abreast of financial status

Coordinate corporate and property tax returns with owners and third-party accounting firms

Maintain accounting policies and procedures and internal controls surrounding accounting functions

Monitor cash positions & funding needs

Assist with debt financing

Coordinate software integration with all third-party vendors (Yardi, Tenant Information System, Payroll Processing Software, Ramp)

Treasury functions

Ensure that the systems and procedures in place to conduct an audit if required

Assist the VP of Operations with the annual budgeting and planning process

Serve as backup for payroll processing

Other Functions

Coach and provide training opportunities for staff development including managing accounts payable and property accountants

Contribute to a positive work environment

Other duties as assignedRequirements:

Active CPA certification, preferred

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Minimum Five (5) years of experience in multi-unit accounting, in real estate preferred

Knowledge of GAAP accrual accounting

Previous experience using YARDI preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft applications required

Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and prioritization skills

Strong communication and leadership abilities

Possesses finesse and discretion for responding to sensitive inquiries or complaints

Ability to protect organizations' value by keeping information confidential

Communicate effectively in English, both written & verbally

Full-time