We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee the full accounting function for a multi-location organization based in Urbandale, Iowa. This role serves as a strategic partner to ownership by delivering financial insight, strengthening reporting, and helping guide operational decisions with accurate data. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound accounting judgment, and hands-on experience improving systems and processes in a growing business environment. Responsibilities: • Lead all core accounting activities across multiple business locations, ensuring reliable financial records and timely close processes. • Prepare clear financial and operational reports that help leadership evaluate results, identify trends, and make informed business decisions. • Develop forecasting, cash flow planning, and performance analysis to support hiring, inventory management, logistics, and growth initiatives. • Manage and enhance NetSuite usage to improve reporting quality, pricing accuracy, inventory tracking, and overall system efficiency. • Create dashboards, scorecards, and executive summaries requested by the President to support strategic planning and performance monitoring. • Coordinate recurring payroll, benefits, tax, and administrative workflows while helping maintain consistency and accountability across the organization. • Document key procedures, organize deadlines, and establish repeatable processes that reduce manual effort and support business continuity. • Partner with managers and team members to provide training, workflow guidance, and cross-functional support that encourages consistent system adoption. • Communicate priorities, risks, process gaps, and timeline concerns proactively to leadership and relevant stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. • At least 5 years of experience in a Controller or comparable accounting leadership position. • Strong background in month-end close, financial statement preparation, and multi-location accounting oversight. • Experience using NetSuite or a similar ERP platform to manage reporting and improve business processes. • Ability to perform sales analysis, financial reporting, and operational performance evaluation. • Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly. • Proven ability to organize workflows, document processes, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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Des Moines, IA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee the full accounting function for a multi-location organization based in Urbandale, Iowa. This role serves as a strategic partner to ownership by delivering financial insight, strengthening reporting, and helping guide operational decisions with accurate data. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound accounting judgment, and hands-on experience improving systems and processes in a growing business environment. Responsibilities: • Lead all core accounting activities across multiple business locations, ensuring reliable financial records and timely close processes. • Prepare clear financial and operational reports that help leadership evaluate results, identify trends, and make informed business decisions. • Develop forecasting, cash flow planning, and performance analysis to support hiring, inventory management, logistics, and growth initiatives. • Manage and enhance NetSuite usage to improve reporting quality, pricing accuracy, inventory tracking, and overall system efficiency. • Create dashboards, scorecards, and executive summaries requested by the President to support strategic planning and performance monitoring. • Coordinate recurring payroll, benefits, tax, and administrative workflows while helping maintain consistency and accountability across the organization. • Document key procedures, organize deadlines, and establish repeatable processes that reduce manual effort and support business continuity. • Partner with managers and team members to provide training, workflow guidance, and cross-functional support that encourages consistent system adoption. • Communicate priorities, risks, process gaps, and timeline concerns proactively to leadership and relevant stakeholders.
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

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