Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

Hirewell has been exclusively retained to lead the search for a Controller, by a leading national self-storage company headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

The Controller will oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, and support senior leadership as the business continues to scale. Qualified individuals will have a strong foundation in real estate accounting, experience operating in a growing platform environment, and the ability to balance hands-on execution with leadership and process improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for the company's multi-site platform.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, cash management, and reconciliations.
• Manage audit readiness and serve as primary point of contact for external auditors and tax providers.
• Manage property accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely new property onboarding.
• Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and operational decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and scale the accounting team as the platform grows.
• Support system improvements and process automation across the accounting function.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field;
  Master's degree is preferred; CPA or CMA certification is preferred.
• 5-10 years of progressive real estate accounting or finance roles;
  Self-storage is preferred.
• Proven experience managing close processes and producing institutional-quality financials.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with real estate accounting practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software (i.e. Yardi) and MS Excel.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented leader with strong communication and business partnership skills.