Traveling Internal Auditor - Real Estate & Controls

Public Storage; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Storage is expanding its Internal Audit Services to enhance independent assurance and advisory support for management. The Internal Auditor will oversee on-site property audits, due diligence for acquisitions, and strengthen internal controls, including SOX compliance.

Frequent travel to locations nationwide is required, with office work five days a week and up to three flexible remote days per month.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5+ years of progressive business/operational experience or 7+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Operational experience preferred in real estate or related industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Proactive team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various company locations and perform on-site property audits or investigations.
• Travel to potential acquisition properties and perform on-site due diligence reviews.
• Evaluate internal controls supporting financial, operational and compliance objectives incl. Sarbanes-Oxley; make recommendations.
• Evaluate trends and anomalies in data to focus audit activities on high-risk areas.
• Prepare detailed reports on audit findings that are factual and clear.
• Conduct or assist in special examinations and projects as requested by management or Audit Committee.
• This role requires frequent travel to company locations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Public Storage is expanding its Internal Audit Services to enhance independent assurance and advisory support for management. The Internal Auditor will oversee on-site property audits, due diligence for acquisitions, and strengthen internal controls, including SOX compliance.

Frequent travel to locations nationwide is required, with office work five days a week and up to three flexible remote days per month.