Financial Reporting Manager

Company Description

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.

Job Description

We are looking for a high potential and highly motivated individual to join the financial reporting and technical accounting team as the  Financial Reporting Manager. 

Our financial reporting group is a knowledgeable and experienced team with strong technical capabilities and a commitment to developing team members. We are high visibility group that produces external reporting and accounting analysis that is reviewed by the CFO, CEO, members of senior management and the Board of Trustees. 

This  Financial Reporting Manager will report to the Senior Director of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting. This is an individual contributor role that will work with, support, and influence people throughout the finance group and larger organization.  

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: 

• Prepare quarterly SEC 10K/Q filings, earnings releases and other reporting materials as needed 

• Perform accounting analysis on related party transactions, leases, share-based compensation, software development cost, etc. 

• Provide support on the technical accounting research and documentation on significant and complex transactions, including debt and equity financing, acquisition, stock-based compensation, VIE, etc. 

• Evaluate the implications of new accounting and reporting pronouncements on our accounting and disclosure process and provide support on the adoption of such standards 

• Assist with the development and update of the company’s significant accounting policies 

• Assist with annual audit and quarterly reviews as needed, including project management 

• Assist with general ad hoc projects, research and recommend process improvements 

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in a financial reporting role or public accounting firm

• CPA with a minimum of 4-5 years of public accounting experience 

• Ability to conduct technical accounting research and document results accurately and independently  

• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills 

• Advanced computer skills, especially in MS Excel  

• Self-starter with ability to multi-task and work under strict reporting timelines 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Experience with Workiva WData is a plus. 

Additional Information

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. 

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.

**Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting.  Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions or requiring sponsorship now or in the future. We do not provide training plans or support for F-1 OPT, STEM OPT extensions, or future visa sponsorship.**