Corporate Accounting Consultant

Overview

CubeSmart is currently seeing a Corporate Accounting Consultant to join the Accounting team in our Malvern, PA headquarters. The Corporate Accounting Manager will be an analytical and organized thinker with a thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”) as well as SEC filing experience. The ideal candidate will have a background in public accounting and/or experience working within the accounting function at a mid-sized publicly held company.Additionally, this individual will have strong problem solving skills, demonstrate attention to detail, have solid interpersonal and communication abilities, be comfortable meeting deadlines and recognizes a sense of ownership for the role.

Who we are:

At CubeSmart, we’re intentional about culture. You can experience it everywhere from our mission statement of “genuine care” to our “It’s What’s Inside That Counts” tagline to calling each other “teammates” rather than employees. This spirit fosters a fun and collaborative environment that has resulted in our rapid growth and being recognized amongst the top in our industry.

CubeSmart’s award-winning team is made up of people who genuinely care. Teammates care about our customers and the life events and/or business needs they are facing. Teammates are passionate, responsible and understanding. The CubeSmart team is made up of people who have a can-do attitude, are committed to their own success and the success of the company, and lead by example.

If this sounds like a team and culture that matches your personal values and motivations, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Leading the monthly/quarterly close process;
• Overseeing and maintaining the integrity of the corporate general ledger in accordance with US GAAP, including preparing/reviewing journal entries and general ledger account analysis/reconciliations;
• Producing and reviewing clear and organized workpapers/documentation that adequately support the Company’s SEC filings and the internal/external audit process;
• Understanding, researching and preparing analyses associated with technical accounting areas relevant to the real estate industry, including but not limited to lease accounting, revenue recognition, impairment of long-lived assets, consolidation and business combinations/asset acquisitions;
• Accounting for property, debt, joint venture and other complex transactions as needed;
• Preparing and communicating monthly financial results to senior management;
• Understanding, managing and maintaining the Company’s system of internal control;
• Managing the annual budgeting process, including leading communications/coordination across departments, divisions, districts and with senior management;
• Serving as a resource for other departments regarding inquiries related to financial performance, budgets and general ledger accounts;
• Serving as a point of contact for the internal and external audit teams;
• Assisting with the implementation of new accounting pronouncements as needed;
• Performing special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting, CPA license preferred;
• 7+ years of professional experience in progressive accounting roles, real estate/public company experience preferred;
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements;
• Strong technical accounting skills;
• Experience leading teams and serving as a people manager;
• Exceptional organizational skills;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to continuously exhibit attention to detail;
• Problem solving and analytical skills are essential;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative and deadline driven environment;
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Leading the monthly/quarterly close process;
• Overseeing and maintaining the integrity of the corporate general ledger in accordance with US GAAP, including preparing/reviewing journal entries and general ledger account analysis/reconciliations;
• Producing and reviewing clear and organized workpapers/documentation that adequately support the Company’s SEC filings and the internal/external audit process;
• Understanding, researching and preparing analyses associated with technical accounting areas relevant to the real estate industry, including but not limited to lease accounting, revenue recognition, impairment of long-lived assets, consolidation and business combinations/asset acquisitions;
• Accounting for property, debt, joint venture and other complex transactions as needed;
• Preparing and communicating monthly financial results to senior management;
• Understanding, managing and maintaining the Company’s system of internal control;
• Managing the annual budgeting process, including leading communications/coordination across departments, divisions, districts and with senior management;
• Serving as a resource for other departments regarding inquiries related to financial performance, budgets and general ledger accounts;
• Serving as a point of contact for the internal and external audit teams;
• Assisting with the implementation of new accounting pronouncements as needed;
• Performing special projects as needed.
• Bachelors degree in accounting, CPA license preferred;
• 7+ years of professional experience in progressive accounting roles, real estate/public company experience preferred;
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements;
• Strong technical accounting skills;
• Experience leading teams and serving as a people manager;
• Exceptional organizational skills;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to continuously exhibit attention to detail;
• Problem solving and analytical skills are essential;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative and deadline driven environment;
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.