Senior Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

The Senior Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting will oversee all aspects of the company’s financial reporting, ensuring compliance with US GAAP accounting standards, SEC regulations and internal policies.  This role also involves technical accounting research, implementing new accounting standards, and providing expert guidance on complex accounting issues.  This position reports directly to the SVP, Corporate Controller and will be key accounting leader working cross-functionally across several teams including Legal, Finance, Tax, and Property Operations.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements, including SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q), and ensuring compliance with SEC regulations and US GAAP.
• Keep abreast of new accounting guidance and pronouncements, research complex transactions and provide guidance on technical accounting matters.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations and internal controls, including SOX compliance.
• Lead and develop team of financial reporting and technical accounting professionals, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives within the financial reporting and accounting functions.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard the company’s financial information
• Serve as a primary liaison for internal and external audits, ensuring the accurate and timely submission of audit documentation and responses.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Property Operations teams to ensure alignment and integrity of financial reporting.

Skills

• Deep understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team, motivate employees, and foster a collaborative work environment
• Strong skills in preparing and reviewing financial statements
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends and provide insights to support decision-making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to identify and resolve financial issues and discrepancies
• Track record of creating scalable processes and organizational structures to support growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 15+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting and technical accounting, preferably within the Real Estate Industry
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a plus
• Familiarity with REIT structures and related compliance/reporting requirements a plus
• Experience with multi-entity and multi-location operations.

Workplace

• One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month.
  • Our office is located in west Glendale, near Interstate 5 and Western, just south of downtown Burbank

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.