The General Ledger Consolidations Manager will oversee all aspects of the accounting close cycle ensuring accuracy using efficient processes. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Accounting and will work crossfunctionally with several teams including Finance Tax and Property Operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Lead the monthend quarterend and yearend close processes to ensure timely accurate and compliant financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Review and approve journal entries account reconciliations and support schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Prepare and analyze internal management reports including consolidated financial statements variance analysis and key performance indicators
- Provide insights into financial trends and transaction details to support decisionmaking by senior leadership
- Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize close processes implementing best practices to improve efficiency and internal controls
- Manage and develop a team of general ledger accountants setting clear goals providing regular feedback and supporting career development
- Serve as a key liaison with internal and external auditors ensuring timely and accurate audit deliverables and resolution of audit inquiries
- Partner crossfunctionally with Finance Tax and Property Operations teams to ensure alignment and integrity of financial data and reporting
Qualifications :
Skills
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting practices
- Proven ability to lead develop and engage highperforming teams
- Skilled in analyzing complex financial data identifying trends and delivering actionable insights
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic fastpaced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey financial information clearly to nonfinancial stakeholders
- Proactive problemsolver with a continuous improvement mindset
- Collaborative approach to crossfunctional work fostering strong partnerships with Finance Tax and Operations teams
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and standardization across accounting functions
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and present to senior stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in accounting or related field required advanced degree a plus
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience with a focus on general ledger accounting real estate industry experience strongly preferred
- Proven experience managing or leading accounting teams in a fastpaced deadlinedriven environment
- CPA designation preferred
- Experience with SAP ERP systems is highly desirable; familiarity with financial reporting and consolidation tools is a plus
- Proficiency in ERP systems (preferably SAP) and strong Excel skills; experience with financial reporting tools is a plus
Additional Information :
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime