Corporate Internal Auditor

Plano

Texas

Accounting/Auditing

2025-08-22

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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 Plano, TX. 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 and/or Information Technology General Controls, under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Internal Audit.
Using business tools and conducting data analyses to evaluate business risk and support audit conclusions.
Directly support the growth through acquisitions strategy by conducting property site reviews during the due diligence period.
Conducting or assisting in special examinations and projects at the request of management or the Audit Committee, including matters involving conflicts of interest or irregularities.
Building and managing internal and external relationships by demonstrating professionalism, a facilitative and collaborative communication style and responsiveness to internal partners.
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.

Qualification

Bachelors Degree in Finance/Business, Accounting or related discipline.
Minimum 6 years of internal audit, financial or operational experience.
Professional certification, such as CPA, CIA, CFE highly preferred. MBA a plus.
Hands on experience with internal control concepts to support performing and reporting on evaluation of various processes, areas and functions.
Previous public accounting and/or private industry experience with knowledge of operations and internal controls.
Demonstrated experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, including testing and documentation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
Deep experience in Microsoft Office Suite products, including Excel, Powerpoint and Word. (Must possess intermediate proficiency in Excel including the ability to create and manipulate pivot tables and use functions such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and HLOOKUP for data analysis and reporting.)
Experience auditing in an ERP environment such as SAP is preferred.
Experience with automated workpaper systems (AuditBoard, Workiva, Diligent) 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 10-20% annually.

About 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.

Additional Information

Workplace

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.

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.