Controller

About the company

10 Federal Storage is a leading, high-growth US real estate investment and property management company specializing in automated, technology-driven self-storage facilities across North America. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, the company streamlines traditional brick-and-mortar operations, making asset management highly efficient and scalable.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee the monthly review and performance of all properties and provide guidance on necessary adjustments.
• Administer and maintain company-wide insurance portfolio including property and corporate business policies.
• Provide oversight to accounts payable including guidance on coding, implementing process improvements, and best practices for internal controls.
• Review department journal entries for accuracy and post corrections as necessary.
• Coordinate compliance with sales tax filings, real estate taxes, and annual 1099 reporting.
• Supervise the preparation and analysis of monthly financial reports for all self-storage sites.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary administrator for the ERP system, financial reporting software, and other programs maintained by the department, managing user access, permissions, and system configurations.
• Partner with IT and software vendors to troubleshoot issues, implement upgrades, and evaluate new tools or modules that could support other business functions.
• Coordinate with Treasury Manager on cash flow forecasting and management company financing.
• Review and approve all distributions of cash including weekly accounts payable, property purchases, monthly management fees, and other wires and ACH as needed.
• Assist in the timely completion of annual audit processes and address any audit findings.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in fund accounting operations.
• Proactively address any issues related to financial controls environment.
• Build, train, and lead a high-performing accounting team.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering professional development.
• Promote a collaborative and positive work culture within the finance department.
• Support executive and management team as main point of contact for operational accounting questions and requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Public Accounting experience highly preferred.
• Master's in Accounting and/or CPA designation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Extensive experience in fund accounting within the real estate investment sector.
• Understanding of construction project accounting a plus.
• Proficiency in financial reporting tools and systems.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.