Controller

StoragePRO, Inc.; Walnut Creek, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible spending account

401k with generous company match

Job summary

StoragePRO Management in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a detail‑driven Controller to lead our accounting and financial operations at the corporate level. You will oversee property‑level and corporate reporting and manage the accounting team.

This on‑site role reports to the Director of Accounting and requires GAAP compliance, strong financial controls, and collaboration with senior leadership on strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or equivalent.
• 5+ years of senior-level accounting/finance management experience, preferably in property management/real estate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee property-level and corporate financial reporting.
• Manage accounting team and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Provide senior management with timely financial reviews and status updates.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and tax considerations.
• Collaborate with Asset Management on budgets and distributions.
• Establish benchmarks, budgets, and reporting standards with the Director of Accounting.

Skills

Financial management

GAAP

CPA (preferred)

Supervisory experience

MS Office / Excel

Yardi experience

Tax knowledge

Analytical skills

Planning & organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 1500 - Accounting - Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Salary Range: $155,000.00 - $165,000.00 Salary/year

Join our team at StoragePRO Management

StoragePRO Management is a rapidly growing, industry-leading property management company specializing in self-storage. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, we proudly manage over 150 properties with a team of more than 300 dedicated employees.

This is a full-time, on-site position based at our corporate office in Walnut Creek, CA, with a Monday-Friday schedule.

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in 2024 and a Bay Area Top Workplace in 2025, we believe in the power of our people. Our success is built on the passion, dedication, and expertise of our team, and we are committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment.

We are seeking a detail-driven and experienced Controller to lead our accounting and financial operations. In this role, you will oversee property-level and corporate financial reporting, manage our accounting team, ensure robust internal controls, and partner with executive leadership on strategic business decisions. This position reports to the Director of Accounting.

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits Package

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 401k with generous company match

About the Role

The Controller will guide financial decisions, develop, implement, and maintain financial controls, and provide financial status reports directly or through subordinate staff.

• Prepare reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present and expected operations.
• Work with Asset Management in the preparation and review of property budgets and monthly owner distributions.
• Establish and maintain internal accounting policies, procedures, and risk-reduction strategies.
• Ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide senior management with timely reviews of the company's financial status and progress in various programs and activities.
• Direct and supervise month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process which includes bank reconciliations, A/R and A/P review, financial statements, loans, mortgages, liabilities, and property, federal, state, and local taxes.
• Assist with requests from owners, banks, insurance companies, lenders, and CPA's post annual and adjusting entries.
• Oversee and support accounting team to improve and streamline accounting processes and procedures.
• In conjunction with the Director of Accounting, establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, and 5+ years senior-level accounting/finance management experience, preferably in property management/real-estate, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Excel spreadsheets or related accounting software.
• Yardi experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of tax laws and GAAP.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills, in addition to sound organizational skills.
• Proficient in planning and organizing tasks, managing priorities, and utilizing available resources to complete tasks within strict deadlines.
• Possession of exceptional interpersonal skills needed to effectively interact with different groups of people.