Accounting Manager at West Coast Self Storage Group LLC

Everett, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, People Management, Accounting, Technical Expertise, Operational Capability, Analytical Capability, Cross-Functional Effectiveness, Communication, Organization, Excel Proficiency, ERP Systems, Process Improvements, Customer Orientation, Results-Oriented, Team Building, Self-Storage Knowledge

Industry

Warehousing and Storage

Description

Description Fast-growing, West Coast Property Management and Development Company (westcoastselfstorage.com) is looking for a special person to join us as our Accounting Manager in Everett, WA.. (On-site). You will bring a bachelor's degree in accounting, 5-7 years of progressively responsible accounting and personnel management experience, and a desire to learn our business operations from top to bottom in order to contribute significantly and broadly. You will be part of an accounting/finance department that helps the company achieve its vision and strategy. Your success and fulfillment will be driven by these attributes and your ability to assist others and contribute to a strong service culture where people come first. Accounting Manager – Duties and Responsibilities Lead and be accountable for the day-to-day performance of the property accounting function for a portfolio of 160+ self-storage properties, including accuracy, consistency, and service levels Deliver scalable accounting capacity by ensuring the team can absorb portfolio growth through increased properties per accountant, without a proportional increase in headcount Be accountable for the quality of financial reporting, including review, approval, and resolution of complex or escalated accounting issues Ensure effective execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting deliverables, holding the team accountable to established standards and timelines Establish and maintain internal controls and documented procedures that support consistency, compliance, and growth Serve as the primary accounting partner to operations and field leadership, resolving issues and aligning accounting practices with business needs; periodic travel required Provide leadership input into staffing models, workload distribution, and organizational design as the portfolio and business evolve Lead and complete special projects and analyses that support business initiatives, development activity, and operational efficiency Support the annual budgeting process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and coordination across accounting and operations Maintain ongoing accountability for professional and regulatory awareness, including research to stay current on accounting standards, tax considerations, and regulatory or legal changes that impact self-storage management and development (e.g., revenue recognition, sales and use tax, property tax, unclaimed property, lien and auction requirements) and proactively assess and communicate their impact on company practices Model ownership and accountability as a leader within the accounting and finance organization ________________________________________ Accounting Manager – Skills and Qualifications Leadership & People Management Demonstrated experience managing and developing a team of accounting professionals, including performance management and professional development Proven ability to coach and elevate staff to handle increased workloads while maintaining quality Accounting & Technical Expertise Strong working knowledge of GAAP and property management accounting, including multi-entity reporting, accruals, and internal controls Ability to independently review and evaluate work prepared by others and identify risks or errors Operational & Analytical Capability Experience analyzing workloads, productivity, and portfolio complexity to inform staffing and process decisions Ability to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements that increase team capacity Cross-Functional Effectiveness Experience partnering with non-accounting stakeholders to resolve issues and support business objectives Strong judgment in balancing accounting rigor with operational practicality Communication & Organization Clear, direct communicator with the ability to set expectations and provide actionable feedback Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities Systems & Tools Advanced Excel proficiency and experience working within ERP systems; NetSuite experience preferred Ability to adapt quickly to new systems and reporting tools Mindset & Fit Expert customer and team orientation, anxious to jump in and help along a broad business spectrum Results-oriented leader motivated by building scalable teams rather than remaining an individual contributor Comfortable operating in a growth-oriented, fast-paced environment Strong interest in understanding the operational drivers of the self-storage business

Responsibilities

The Accounting Manager will lead the property accounting function for a portfolio of 160+ self-storage properties, ensuring accuracy and service levels. They will also be accountable for financial reporting quality and establishing internal controls.