Job Description

Become the newest member of our exciting team at SROA Capital as we redefine self-storage!

At SROA, we offer a career and opportunity to grow. We strongly believe in growing our talent and promoting within. We are proud to be honored as one of the TOP WORKPLACES of South Florida by the Sun Sentinel two years in a row.

SROA Capital is a vertically integrated private equity real estate and technology platform that has evolved into a global asset manager with a successful track record of providing risk adjusted returns to its partners through its focused strategy of investing in self-storage. SROA is headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL and has invested, redeveloped, and developed self storage across the risk spectrum in major and secondary markets across the United States under the brand Storage Rentals of America and the UK under the brand Kangaroo Self Storage with approximately 900 employees globally.

The Director of Construction Accounting will provide strategic advice, construction accounting, and analytical guidance for all planned and unplanned expenses - for all aspects of construction and development projects for SROA Capital’s growing portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages the construction accounting and analytical process for construction and development projects.
• Coordinates with Project Managers on the preparation and maintenance of project budgets.
• Manages, analyzes, and effectively communicates the financial progress of multiple projects to key resources and different members of senior leadership.
• Manages the preparation and processing of project change orders and budget revisions.
• Ensure timely and accurate construction project billings are produced each month.
• Verify vendors and subcontractor payments align with local ordinances, departmental obligations, and project timelines.
• Build and maintain strategic and sustainable construction financial accounting processes.
• Ensure financial statements for Construction and Development departments are produced in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures budgets and job costs are recorded timely and accurately, transactions are recorded in proper work breakdown structures and asset classifications.
• Provide guidance and support to Facilities Construction and other teams in project accounting, projections, contractual compliance, internal processes, and problem solving.
• Prepare and review project financial reporting, budgets, and forecasts.
• Effectively utilizes the appropriate data, reports, and tools for analysis and benchmarking.
• Hire, train, develop and mentor Construction Accounting staff.
• Other tasks and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field. Advance Degree Preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in a senior accounting position in the construction/real estate industry.
• 7+ years’ experience in construction accounting required.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong understanding of GAAP, Job Costing, WIP and Cash Management.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written
• Able to multitask, prioritize and delegate responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner.
• Outstanding integrity, solid moral judgment, and the ability to make important decisions under pressure.
• Expert problem solver, analytical thinker, and decision-maker
• Possess strong leadership skills and business acumen.

SROA Offers:

• Competitive pay with bonus potential
• UKG Wallet – on-demand pay option
• 100% paid medical coverage options for employee-only
• Dental and vision plans for optimal care
• Eight (8) paid holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), increasing with years of service
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave for growing families
• 401(k) with substantial employer match and 100% immediate vesting
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSA) for tax-advantaged savings
• GAP Insurance for added financial protection
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability coverage
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage for added peace of mind
• Pet insurance – because your pets are family too
• Storage Discounts to help you declutter and organize
• Access to Voluntary Benefits for personalized coverage
• Learning and development opportunities to maximize your potential and excel in your career
• A great culture that values collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity

SROA is an Equal Opportunity employer and uses the federal government E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility.