Job Description

Public Storage is looking for an Internal Auditor to work collaboratively with different departments to assure compliance and promote financial transparency within the organization. The Internal Auditor will be based in Glendale, CA. They will plan and execute financial and operational audits ensuring the effectiveness of our internal control procedures. The Internal Auditor will play a vital role in contributing to the safeguarding of our company's assets, and the oversight of our financial and business records. They will also assess risk management strategies and systems. If you possess a strong attention to detail, in-depth knowledge of business operations, and a solid understanding of financial guidelines, you could be an ideal fit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing corporate audits and advisory reviews, including Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) testing over Business Process Controls under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Internal Audit.
• Conducting or assisting in special examinations and projects at the request of management or the Audit Committee, including matters involving conflicts of interest, irregularities or acquisition due diligence.
• Building management relationships by demonstrating professionalism, a facilitative communication style and constructive responses to auditee needs.
• Interacting or consulting with multiple stakeholders in the identification of functional, organizational and procedural issues, including recommendations for improvements/efficiencies.
• Working as project lead with other internal auditors on audit assignments.

Compensation
Base Pay Range : $105000 - $115000
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of our total awards approach to compensation which is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Finance/Business, Accounting or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years progressive financial and/or operational experience, preferably within the real estate industry.
• Professional certification, such as CPA, CIA, CFE highly preferred. MBA desired.
• Understanding of internal control concepts and experience applying them to perform and report on the evaluation of various processes, areas and functions.
• Previous pubic accounting and/or private industry experience with knowledge of operations and internal control is highly desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products, including Excel, Powerpoint and Word
• Experience auditing in an ERP environment such as SAP preferred.
• Experience with automated workpaper systems and data analytics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present complex concepts in a clear and understandable manner to stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, accurately meet deadlines, present a professional demeanor and work well independently.
• Requires domestic travel of 10-15% annually to perform audits.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month.

• Our office is located in west Glendale, near Interstate 5 and Western, just south of downtown Burbank