<p>Charles City, Iowa area</p><p>In office position</p><p>Are you curious, do you ask why? Are you a BIG PICTURE thinker? Our client is hiring to their team at the level for which the talent brings to the table. Can hire a Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager or Controller based on experience level, years of experience etc.</p><p> </p><p>Day in the life will depend on what level but month end, reconciliations, diving into the numbers and potentially oversite of work. The person must understand how entries flow through the general ledger, look at a recon and understand the transaction. Projects will include creation and enhancement of SOPs, creating and fine tuning the month end checklist and offering of suggestions and ideas.</p><p> </p><p>Must have a BS in Accounting and some experience in doing these daily functions. Hungry and smart are required! No boring days here!</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Controller to join a thriving manufacturing company in Northeast Iowa. This role offers the opportunity to oversee critical financial operations and contribute to strategic decision-making. As a key member of the team, you will manage accounting processes, lead a small team, and ensure the accuracy of financial data.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct and oversee the month-end close process for multiple locations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Implement and maintain standard costing systems to support inventory management and decision-making.</p><p>• Audit and manage inventory records to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Analyze financial variances and provide actionable insights to improve performance.</p><p>• Collaborate on budgeting and forecasting processes to align with organizational goals.</p><p>• Assist in strategic planning initiatives to support long-term growth.</p><p>• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of two accounting professionals.</p><p>• Develop and refine financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Controller to join a thriving organization based in Northeast Iowa. This role offers the opportunity to lead a small team while overseeing critical financial operations across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage monthly accounting operations, including preparing and analyzing financial statements for three locations.</p><p>• Supervise daily activities related to accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) to ensure smooth workflows.</p><p>• Record, review, and post transactions to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.</p><p>• Assist with data entry during high-volume periods or urgent situations to meet deadlines.</p><p>• Prevent backlog issues in AR and AP processes by maintaining efficient operations.</p><p>• Generate comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports for leadership review.</p><p>• Develop and monitor cash flow forecasts and projections to support business planning.</p><p>• Identify financial trends, risks, and operational challenges, providing timely recommendations.</p><p>• Deliver actionable financial insights to leadership, enabling informed decision-making.</p><p>• Ensure all reporting is based on verified, accurate data to maintain reliability</p>
We are looking for a dedicated Plant Controller to join a dynamic manufacturing company in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role combines hands-on financial management with strategic collaboration, offering the opportunity to be a key business partner to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in optimizing financial practices, ensuring accurate reporting, and driving cost-saving initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and present timely financial reports to senior leadership, ensuring compliance with company requirements.<br>• Collaborate with management to make informed decisions that maximize profitability and minimize costs.<br>• Oversee and set priorities for IT services to align with daily operational needs.<br>• Establish and maintain performance metrics to monitor plant progress and identify areas for improvement.<br>• Work with management to create and execute cost reduction strategies that align with business objectives.<br>• Lead initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy within the accounting team and plant operations.<br>• Prepare and reconcile journal entries and administer the credit program for customers.<br>• Ensure accuracy in bill of materials and costings to reflect production operations effectively.<br>• Review labor, material, and overhead costs to ensure proper reporting and analysis.<br>• Develop and maintain a costing system that provides actionable feedback for the manufacturing process.
We are looking for an experienced Treasury Analyst to join our team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role involves managing key financial operations, including liquidity analysis, investment strategies, and interest rate risk assessments. The ideal candidate will play a vital part in supporting decision-making processes by preparing detailed reports and offering actionable insights.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for senior leadership, the Asset/Liability Committee, and the Board, focusing on liquidity and balance sheet positions.<br>• Develop and refine presentations, models, and reports that assess the impact of strategies on liquidity, interest rate risk, earnings, and capital.<br>• Collaborate with external resources to validate financial modeling assumptions, such as deposit decay rates, loan prepayment speeds, and other metrics.<br>• Monitor market trends to recommend investment strategies that align with company objectives and policies.<br>• Facilitate the execution, trading, and settlement of securities within the investment portfolio, adhering to risk limits and procedures.<br>• Conduct thorough analysis of the investment portfolio to identify impairments using pricing spread evaluations.<br>• Support the preparation and communication of liquidity stress testing results to senior leadership and the Board.<br>• Provide analytical insights into hedging strategies used for managing interest rate risk and other financial exposures.<br>• Review and contribute to the revision of liquidity risk and hedging policies to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
