Results for Corporate Controller Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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Assistant Controller

Winterset, IA
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is assisting an industry leader in hiring an Assistant Controller to support financial operations and help maintain accurate, timely reporting for the organization in Southwest Iowa. This role partners closely with accounting leadership to strengthen close processes, uphold ledger integrity, and contribute to audit readiness. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to manage priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities:• Lead key activities tied to the monthly close cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is complete and accurate.• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, researching discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner.• Prepare internal and external financial reports that provide clear insight into business performance and compliance requirements.• Support annual and interim audit activities by organizing schedules, responding to inquiries, and coordinating required documentation.• Assist with the development and review of financial statements to ensure accuracy and adherence to applicable standards.• Partner with accounting and operational teams to improve reporting workflows, strengthen controls, and enhance process consistency.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Controller

West Des Moines, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
Corporate Controller | Lead the Engine Behind Rapid GrowthRare opportunity. High visibility. Real impact.What happens when a successful company refuses to stand still?You get a business scaling aggressively through acquisitions, evolving its infrastructure, and creating a best-in-class finance organization built to support the next stage of growth.We're partnering with a highly entrepreneurial, Des Moines-based organization seeking a Corporate Controller to help lead that transformation.This is not a traditional Controller role focused solely on closing the books. This is a leadership position at the center of a growing finance organization where you'll drive process excellence, lead integration efforts, influence executive decision-making, and build a scalable accounting function designed for continued expansion.Why This Role Stands Out<ul><li>Lead a team of multiple Assistant Controllers and accounting professionals</li><li>Play a critical role in acquisition integration and post-close execution</li><li>Partner directly with executive leadership on growth initiatives</li><li>Build and enhance processes that support a rapidly expanding organization</li><li>Drive change management across a complex, multi-entity environment</li><li>Join a true Center of Excellence focused on continuous improvement</li><li>Influence the future structure of the accounting and finance function</li></ul>What You'll Own<ul><li>Corporate accounting operations, reporting, and month-end close</li><li>Oversight and development of Assistant Controllers and accounting teams</li><li>Acquisition integrations, including process alignment and financial consolidation</li><li>Process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, scalability, and controls</li><li>Financial analysis and leadership reporting</li><li>Internal controls, policies, and accounting governance</li><li>Cross-functional collaboration with finance, operations, technology, and executive leadership</li></ul> The OpportunityIf you've ever wanted to help build something instead of simply maintain it, this is your chance.You'll join a company with a proven track record, significant acquisition activity, and leadership that views accounting as a strategic business partner, not a back-office function.Opportunities of this size, scope, and visibility are exceptionally rare in the Des Moines market.Ready to help shape the finance organization of a company that's redefining what's next? Let's talk.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Des Moines, IA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
42.75 - 49.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a team in Des Moines, Iowa for a short-term Contract position. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can guide an established team while also contributing directly to day-to-day accounting activities. The position requires strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to adapt quickly to unfamiliar systems in a fully onsite environment. Responsibilities: • Lead daily accounting operations and provide direction and support to an existing accounting team. • Manage the month-end close process, ensuring entries are completed accurately and deadlines are met. • Maintain the general ledger and review financial activity to support accurate reporting. • Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly. • Create and post journal entries while assisting with detailed transactional accounting work when needed. • Support financial statement audit activities by organizing documentation and responding to audit requests. • Review accounting processes, identify areas for improvement, and help implement effective procedures as required. • Contribute accounting leadership within a manufacturing or printing environment while maintaining strong cross-functional communication.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Director/Manager Financial Reporting

Des Moines, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
170000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished financial reporting leader to guide enterprise reporting activities for a major organization in Des Moines, Iowa. This role is responsible for shaping accurate, timely consolidated reporting, strengthening accounting governance, and advising senior leaders on complex financial matters. The position offers the opportunity to influence reporting strategy, elevate control processes, and lead improvements across a multi-entity environment. Responsibilities:• Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles to deliver complete and reliable consolidated financial results.• Manage corporate accounting activities across parent and affiliated entities, including intercompany matters, legal entity reporting, consolidation design, and close-related governance.• Direct the creation and review of reporting materials for executive leadership, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with generally accepted accounting principles.• Sponsor enterprise-wide accounting and reporting initiatives that improve consistency, streamline workflows, raise data quality, and advance operational best practices across domestic and international teams.• Partner with finance and technology stakeholders to enhance reporting systems, support consolidation platforms, increase automation, and strengthen the overall financial reporting infrastructure.• Advise business unit finance leaders and senior executives on technical accounting, consolidation, and reporting considerations tied to major transactions, acquisitions, organizational changes, and strategic decisions.• Oversee internal control activities related to financial reporting, supporting compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 and reinforcing a strong risk-aware control environment.• Track new accounting guidance and reporting developments, leading implementation efforts and promoting consistent adoption across the organization.• Coordinate with external reporting, tax, treasury, and business unit finance teams to fulfill reporting obligations, regulatory filings, and financial information requests.• Develop, mentor, and lead accounting and reporting professionals while building a collaborative culture focused on accountability, succession planning, and continuous improvement.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

West Des Moines, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee investment accounting activities for a leading insurance organization in the Des Moines metro. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to guide a high-performing team while supporting accurate financial reporting, portfolio analysis, and regulatory compliance. The position plays an important part in strengthening controls, improving processes, and delivering insight that informs planning and business decisions. Responsibilities:• Guide and mentor investment accounting staff, creating a collaborative team culture focused on accountability, skill development, and strong execution.• Direct the month-end close process for investment-related activity, ensuring journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger results are completed accurately and on schedule.• Manage the accounting and financial reporting for a broad investment portfolio, maintaining consistency with applicable insurance and corporate reporting standards.• Work closely with Finance, Treasury, Actuarial, Investment Management, Operations, and external auditors to ensure transactions are properly recorded and disclosures are complete.• Deliver analysis and reporting that helps leadership evaluate results, support capital planning, and make informed strategic decisions.• Monitor changes in accounting guidance, regulatory expectations, and market developments, then advise leadership on potential business and reporting impacts.• Lead initiatives that streamline workflows, expand automation, and improve efficiency while reinforcing a strong control environment.• Support internal and external audits, examinations, and regulatory reviews by preparing documentation, addressing questions, and coordinating timely responses.• Oversee prioritization of team responsibilities and resource allocation to meet deadlines and align department efforts with organizational goals.• Act as the internal point of expertise for investment accounting matters and provide guidance to business partners across the organization.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Ames, IA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join a respected family-owned organization in Ames, Iowa. This position offers the chance to lead core accounting operations while supporting sound financial decision-making across the business. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to keep monthly processes, payroll activities, and audit coordination running smoothly. Responsibilities: • Lead and support a small accounting team, providing direction, oversight, and day-to-day guidance to ensure accurate and timely work. • Manage the monthly close process, including review of entries, reconciliations, and financial results. • Oversee payroll administration to help ensure employees are paid correctly and in compliance with applicable requirements. • Analyze financial information and translate data into meaningful insights for organizational leadership and operational partners. • Coordinate with external auditors by preparing documentation, answering questions, and helping facilitate an efficient audit process. • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through careful review of account activity, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. • Prepare and review journal entries and related accounting records to support accurate financial reporting. • Contribute to accounting-related implementation activities tied to the organization’s upcoming ERP initiative. • Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, internal controls, and the overall efficiency of accounting processes.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

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