Jobs at SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.

Leads daily IT infrastructure, systems, cloud, network, and end-user support operations. Owns IT general controls, SOX compliance, access reviews, security policies, business continuity, disaster recovery, system performance, and operational metrics. Manages user provisioning, permissions, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, audit walkthroughs, evidence collection, control remediation, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external auditors.

Manage corporate full-cycle recruiting and field hiring processes across multiple regions. Handle onboarding, terminations, leaves of absence, workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, employee inquiries, HR compliance, and HRIS/ATS data integrity. Serve as an HR resource for field employees and managers, maintain employment-law compliance, conduct audits and reports, and support a positive, inclusive workplace.

Supports the legal team and real estate acquisition group from contract to closing. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing transaction documents, coordinating agreements, managing schedules and deadlines, supporting litigation and insurance matters, maintaining trackers and reports, and organizing legal and real estate records. The role is fully onsite Monday through Friday in Ladera Ranch, California, and requires strong communication, confidentiality, organization, legal knowledge, and Microsoft Office proficiency.

The Corporate Accountant performs general accounting activities, maintains the general ledger, prepares journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, supplemental schedules, and variance reports. The role supports monthly consolidations, property accountant reporting, external audits, treasury management, and senior management reporting. Candidates need an accounting, finance, or business degree, 1–3 years of public or private accounting experience, knowledge of financial and cost accounting, GAAP proficiency, strong analytical abilities, communication skills, and attention to detail.

Create and maintain brand-consistent content across channels, manage digital asset and intranet systems, run Constant Contact email campaigns, train users, coordinate with agencies, track campaign performance, and support internal and external communications including press releases.

The Director of Accounting oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, close processes, reconciliations, internal controls, and compliance across a real estate portfolio. Responsibilities include leading accounting staff, maintaining accounting systems, reviewing consolidated reports, managing billing and payments, supporting budgeting and variance analysis, and improving processes. The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, leadership experience, and expertise in accounting controls and cash management.

Lead business development and manage relationships with Independent Broker-Dealers and RIAs, grow assigned distribution channels for REIT and alternative investment products, negotiate agreements, generate demand and advocacy, collaborate cross-functionally, and represent the firm at industry conferences.

Perform monthly close for ~20 self-storage properties including journal entries, reconciliations, balance sheets and income statements. Analyze budget vs. actual variances, compile monthly property reporting packages, support acquisition integrations, maintain internal controls and treasury, and handle ad hoc accounting projects.

Support monthly close and financial statement consolidation; prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules; maintain general ledger; coordinate property accountants' reporting; assist with SEC filings, audits, acquisitions integration, and variance analysis; produce internal and external financial reporting.