Director, Finance Business Partner (Customer Care & Ancillary Business)

Company Description

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.

Job Description

We are seeking a Director Finance Business Partner to join our team in Glendale, CA. This role serves as a key strategic partner to the VP, Operations Finance and will act as a trusted advisor across Customer Care, Call Center Operations, and Ancillary Business lines, including Tenant Insurance and Lending.

This leader will combine strong financial acumen with operational insight and a forward-looking mindset, particularly in leveraging emerging technologies such as AI to drive efficiency, enhance customer experience, and unlock value. The role requires a hands-on leader who can both execute and innovate—bringing structure to core finance processes while also helping shape the future of Customer Care through automation and intelligent systems.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Leadership & Business Partnership

• Partner with Customer Care, Ancillary Business and Operations leaders to drive financial and operational performance.
• Act as the primary finance lead for Customer Care and Ancillary businesses, including Tenant Insurance and Lending.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve profitability, customer experience, and cost efficiency.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and long-range strategic planning processes.

Management Reporting & Financial Oversight

• Own internal management reporting for Customer Care operations, including call center performance, staffing models, and service metrics.
• Oversee financial reporting for ancillary revenue streams, including Tenant Insurance and Lending products.
• Refine, analyze, and integrate financial statements to provide clear visibility into performance drivers.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the P&L and proactively recommend actions.

AI & Technology Enablement

• Lead finance support and ROI evaluation for AI-driven initiatives, including chatbot deployment and AI-assisted call center agents.
• Partner with Technology and Operations teams to develop business cases, track performance, and measure financial impact of automation tools.
• Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks to evaluate AI effectiveness
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to scale AI solutions and optimize labor models.

Ancillary Business Support (Tenant Insurance & Lending)

• Support pricing, profitability analysis, and growth strategies for Tenant Insurance and Lending offerings.
• Monitor key business drivers such as attach rates, loss ratios, credit performance, and customer adoption.
• Collaborate with product and operations teams to evaluate new offerings and enhancements.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of finance professionals.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment across teams.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive financial experience, including business partnering and operational finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; CPA or MBA a plus.
• Experience supporting customer operations, call centers, or service-based businesses preferred.
• Exposure to ancillary financial products (e.g., insurance, lending, or retail add-ons) is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging technology and automation to drive process improvement.
• Familiarity with AI/automation tools in customer service environments strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with financial systems and BI tools.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive change.

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of finance, operations, and innovation—helping shape how Customer Care evolves through AI and digital transformation while driving meaningful financial impact across core and ancillary businesses.

Additional Information

Base pay range: $160k-$200k

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of our total awards approach to compensation which is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses or incentives.

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.

**Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting.  Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions or requiring sponsorship now or in the future. We do not provide training plans or support for F-1 OPT, STEM OPT extensions, or future visa sponsorship.**