A rapidly growing publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is seeking a Director of Accounting to join its executive finance leadership team. This organization has transformed from a privately held company into a public REIT and is executing an ambitious growth strategy, with revenues approaching $650M annually and plans to surpass $1B within the next five years.
This is an opportunity to work alongside a highly respected executive team, including multiple CFOs and a Chief Accounting Officer, while helping scale a market-leading organization in the self-storage sector.
📍Ladera Ranch, CA
🗓️ Full-Time (Monday - Friday)
🎯Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred).
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant exposure to real estate accounting.
- 5+ years in a Senior Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Accounting, or similar leadership role.
- Strong experience with public company SEC reporting and SOX compliance.
- Prior experience within a public REIT environment.
- Big Four public accounting foundation strongly preferred.
💻What You'll Do:
- Lead accounting operations and financial reporting for a public REIT environment.
- Oversee SEC reporting, SOX compliance, technical accounting, and internal controls.
- Partner closely with the CFO, CAO, and executive leadership team.
- Drive process improvements and scalable accounting practices to support rapid growth.
- Manage and mentor accounting professionals while building organizational capabilities.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, SEC regulations, and public company reporting requirements.
- Support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, and business expansion efforts.
💰Compensation:
- $180K - $185K Base Salary + Annual Company Bonus (10% - $20%).
- Health/Vision/Dental
- 401K + Retirement.
⭐Why Choose Us?
- Publicly traded REIT with aggressive growth plans.
- Executive-level visibility and influence.
- Collaborative leadership team focused on long-term success.
- State-of-the-art amenities including a basketball court, fitness facilities, and unique employee spaces.