Director of Accounting
Director of Accounting
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$ 165000 - 170000
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Job Description
Job Title: Director of Accounting
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Direct Reports: Yes
Department: Accounting
Location: Home Office Newport Beach CA (Hybrid)
FLSA Status: Exempt/Salary
Base Salary Range: $165000 $170000
Travel: 5 10
Job Summary
The role of the Director of Accounting plays a critical role in leading and managing the accounting function of the company ensuring compliance with financial regulations driving operational excellence and supporting the companys strategic objectives. The DIRECTOR of Accounting reports directly to the CFO and collaborates with crossfunctional teams to uphold the organizations financial health and governance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Direct Reports:
- PropertyLevel AP Manager
- Assistant Controller
- Compliance Manager
- Accounting Manager
Accounting Operations & Compliance
- Oversee all aspects of accounting operations including monthend close propertylevel accounts payable technical accounting and reporting.
- Manage financial reports including quarterly and annual filings in compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
- Liaison between Accounting and Operations to ensure policies and procedures are compliant
- Oversee audits
- Implement and maintain internal controls and policies.
- Oversee Compliance Team
- Serve as the Directly Responsible Individual for financial reporting processes and capital asset management.
- Budget Accounting Expenses oversight
- Development Accounting oversight
Strategic Leadership
- Lead a national distributed accounting team building an effective remotefirst culture with team members from diverse geographies.
- Drive longterm financial planning develop costcontrol systems and implement process improvements.
- Collaborate with the CFO and VP Corporate Controller on technical accounting policies and decisions ensuring alignment with the companys strategic goals.
Team Development & Governance
- Coach mentor and develop team members to ensure highquality output under tight deadlines.
- Build relationships with external auditors participate in Audit Committee meetings and lead annual audits.
Systems & Process Optimization
- Champion the implementation of new systems and enhancements optimizing the use of technology in finance operations.
- Liaison between Accounting team and Operation heads to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Collaboration & Communication
- Serve on the finance leadership team partnering with the CFO and other leaders to shape the future of the finance function.
- Communicate complex financial concepts effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
Education / Experience
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Economics or Business Management (required). A CPA certification (active or inactive) is desired but not required.
- Property Management Accounting experience is required.
- 10 years of experience including leading the accounting function of a privatelyheld company.
- Experience in enterprise software such as Yardi SaaS and global operations.
Skills
- Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of GAAP standards SOX compliance and global tax structures.
- Leadership: Proven ability to build lead and motivate teams including remote and geographically dispersed groups.
- Business Acumen: Critical judgment and strategic planning skills to align financial processes with organizational goals.
- Technology Proficiency: Experience with accounting and financial reporting systems; ability to implement and optimize financial technologies.
- Communication: Outstanding presentation and interactive communication skills to influence and engage stakeholders effectively.
- Ethics & Integrity: High ethical standards personal integrity and attention to detail.
- Proactive selfstarter goal oriented and ability to work independently.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
About Westport Properties
Founded in 1985 Westport Properties (WPI) is an owneroperator of selfstorage multifamily and industrial properties across the United States. The Company is a fully integrated operator that develops acquires and manages its portfolio as well as providing thirdparty management services. As of March 2024 WPI has approximately 15.2 million square feet of selfstorage space under management and its total assets under management is approaching $3.2 billion with its US Storage Centers brand as well as over 650 multifamily units while employing over 600 people nationwide. WPI is a founding partner of the 501(c)3 KureIt a nonprofit organization that raises money for underfunded cancer research and Charity Storage a 501(c)3 that uses vacant storage units to raise money for local charities. To date KureIt has raised over $15M and Charity Storage has raised over $1.2M.
AtWill Employment & Equal Opportunity Employer
Westport Properties Inc. is a parent company of US Storage Centers (USSC) which provides atwill equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status disability or genetics. Furthermore Westport Properties Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment and discrimination based on age disability color genetics marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status in compliance with federal state and applicable local laws governing employment and labor law in every location in which the company conducts business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
