Internal Auditor at Public Storage

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Public Storage currently has an excellent opportunity for an Internal Auditor. The Internal Auditor will work with the Internal Audit Services group to provide independent assurance and advisory services designed to assist management in meeting strategic objectives. Additionally, the Internal Auditor will uphold the Internal Audit charter by promoting the efficient and effective use of internal controls at a reasonable cost, as well as the productive use and safeguarding of company resources.
 
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.
• Participate in evaluating internal controls supporting financial, operational and compliance objectives - including those related to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Make recommendations to strengthen internal controls where needed.
• Evaluate and interpret trends and anomalies in operational and financial data to focus audit activities on highest risk areas of the Company.
• Prepare detailed reports on audit/investigation/due diligence findings that are factual, clear, concise, and complete.
• Conduct or assist 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.
• This position requires frequent travel to company locations.

• Bachelors Degree in Finance/Business, Accounting or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years progressive business and/or operational experience with prior operational experience a plus, preferably within the real estate industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products, including Excel, Powerpoint and Word
• Proactive team player -- practical and innovative as well as flexible and nimble.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Detail oriented, with ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work efficiently, accurately meet deadlines, present a professional demeanor and work well independently. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present observations in a clear and understandable manner to stakeholders. 
• Facilitate the sharing of organizational learning and best practices.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of best audit practices and industry current events.
• Valid driver license and ability to travel (including plane travel) up to 85%.

This role will work at many locations including on-site at property locations, at a district/regional offices and/or a home office.  

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