A-1 Self Storage · 12 hours ago
Assistant Controller
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expA-1 Self Storage is a division of the Caster Group, a third-generation family-owned company headquartered in San Diego, California. They are seeking a highly skilled Assistant Controller to support their Accounting and Finance Department in managing daily accounting operations, ensuring financial accuracy, and delivering high-quality financial reporting.
Customer ServiceSelf-StorageService Industry
Hiring Manager
Kristina Marchesano, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Notary
Responsibilities
Formalize a close process defining the various close activities, timing, person assigned the responsibilities, and ensure there are detailed written procedures, checklists, and manuals for all the processes required to close the books on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
Work closely with the Controller to design and create a monthly closing package that includes automated reports and subsidiary ledger reconciliations for internal review in conjunction with closing the books
Identify and work to eliminate manual processes to increase efficiency and eliminate errors by implementing system (automated) control processes
Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger, subsidiary ledgers and ensure all balance sheet accounts detailed reconciliation schedules tie to general ledger balances monthly for all entities
Prepare and enter monthly, quarterly, and annual adjusting journal entries
Oversee the reconciliation of revenue to actual cash receipts as recorded by operations point of sale software to the bank reconciliations
Prepare and oversee financial statement reporting at all levels of the company, which includes operating companies, holding companies, and the management company
Report on budget variances at the property management entity (Caster Properties, Inc. or “CPI”) at the individual department level as well as the partnership entities that are managed by CPI
Ensure that accounting entries are recorded on a tax basis and the closing process allows for the efficient preparation of the annual tax packages for the tax preparer. The Assistant Controller should have the appropriate knowledge to address questions to support the preparation of tax returns
Manage lender reporting, approvals, certifications, and compliance
Continually work on refining, improving, and expanding the company’s reporting to provide better actionable data and dashboards to users
Perform detailed financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and financial insight
Assist in the preparation of key portions of the annual budgeting process
Develop, mentor, and train accounting staff to promote professional growth and enhance team performance
As required, collaborate with other departments to support business operations and drive growth
Maintain a cash forecasting process to ensure that there are adequate cash balances at all entities. Communicate forecast shortfalls to the Controller
Create and maintain a process to optimize cash management to maximize returns on available funds
Develop accounting policies and procedures best practices. Review existing protocols, recommend changes where applicable, and drive process improvements
Establish and maintain robust internal controls at CPI and its managed entities
Oversee reporting requirements for the family office and outside investors. Develop procedures to ensure compliance with additional internal controls or documentation trustees/investors may require in addition to financials
Oversee the 1099 process and compliance
Establish, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures specific to construction projects, including job costing, WIP, and the lender draw process
Maintain and reconcile job cost projects between entities
Develop a strong understanding of Sage300 Construction transaction system, the Paperless documentation system, and the PBCS/Essbase financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting system
Backup the Controller as the database administrator for financial systems, maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the information recorded in the accounting system, including the cloud-based financial information repository
Evaluate and recommend the adoption of new financial technologies or tools as appropriate
Work within our general ledger hierarchy and understand the dimensionality (e.g. budget, forecast, actual, final, activity) to build reports that appropriately format and present the company financial data accurately and understandably
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 7 years of accounting or finance experience
Strong understanding of GAAP, accounting regulations, and financial reporting standards
Experience with financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, and intercompany accounting
Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems
Strong work ethic and commitment to high-quality work
Excellent multitasking abilities with strong time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
Motivated self-starter capable of both detailed execution and high-level review
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
Proven leadership and team development experience
High attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance
Demonstrated integrity and professionalism
Preferred
Master's or advanced accounting degree
CPA or CMA certification
Managerial experience
Public accounting experience and/or real estate or property management accounting experience
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
On-site gym
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
A-1 Self Storage
A-1 Self Storage offers self-storage services in California.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brian Caster
CEO
John La Raia
Chief Operating Officer
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