Controller
Newport Beach
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 assigned
Requirements
  • 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
Salary Description
$120,000 - $150,000 annually