Vice President of Finance, Operations

Public Storage - Plano, TX

Full-time - Senior

Plano, TX

Real Estate

About the position

The Vice President of Finance at Public Storage will play a crucial role in shaping the financial strategy and operations of the organization. This position requires a visionary leader with a strong balance of technical and business acumen, focusing on driving value and process improvement through technology. The VP of Finance will oversee management reporting for the Self Storage portfolio and lead significant enhancements in financial processes across various functions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations Division Leaders and collaborate closely with Financial Planning and Business Finance teams to drive operational and financial performance.
• Oversee internal management reporting for Store Operations, Retail, Call Center, and Accounts Payable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Refine, analyze, and integrate financial statements to provide actionable insights.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, providing strategic input on the P&L budget and forecast.
• Ensure effective processes are in place to support new initiatives in Operations, including the rollout of new technology and the evaluation of potential strategic partners or vendors.
• Leverage technology to enhance finance deliverables and drive efficiency.
• Develop and implement new analytical methods tailored to unique operational circumstances, ensuring they are repeatable and delegable.
• Identify and implement areas for process improvement and standardization of finance deliverables.
• Partner and collaborate with leaders across functional areas to drive organizational goals.
• Lead, manage, and mentor direct reports, fostering a high-performance culture.

Requirements

• 10+ years of broad financial experience, with a proven track record in senior leadership roles.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year university in Finance or a related area; CPA is a plus.
• Extensive experience in leveraging technology to drive process improvement and standardization.
• Demonstrated ability to use analysis for problem-solving, developing new analytical methods, and improving existing ones.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other financial tools.
• Strong ability to adapt to different audiences, influence directly and indirectly, and communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven team player with the ability to make strategic recommendations, gain buy-in, and lead projects to improve business processes and efficiencies.

Benefits

• Flexible remote work options (up to three days per month)
• Collaborative in-office environment
• Career growth opportunities
• Recognition as a great workplace with a strong culture of diversity and inclusion