Controller jobs in Des Moines, IA
Controller leads and directs an organization's accounting functions. Establishes and maintains the organization's overall accounting systems, procedures, and policies. Being a Controller directs all analysis and reporting of financial information including budgets, planning, and required filings and reports. Presents findings and recommendations to management. Additionally, Controller requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Typically requires the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential. Typically reports to chief financial officer (CFO). The Controller manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Has acquired the business acumen and leadership experience to become a top function or division head. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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- Continuum Advantage LLC
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Waukee, IA
FULL_TIME
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Myriad Advisor Solutions, based in Waukee, IA, is a leading business consulting firm serving independent financial advisors. As a one-stop-shop, we provide comprehensive solutions to empower financial advisors and drive their success. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Controller to join our team and contribute to the growth and success of our dynamic organization.Position Overview:
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Controller will play a pivotal role in overseeing complex accounting functions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing financial leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, with experience in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments. This is a brand-new position, which gives you the exciting opportunity to help shape the role and the future progress of Myriad!Key Responsibilities:- Assist management with important financial decisions and ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information.
- Build and prepare financial documents, including business reports, financial forecasts, statements, and tax filings.
- Keep up-to-date on the financial market to understand how to maximize profits and find new expansion areas.
- Provide regular financial reports to management, highlighting key performance indicators and trends.
- Establish and enforce financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance and minimize financial risk.
- Supervise, lead, and train accounting personnel.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, financial reporting standards, and industry-specific regulations.
- Coordinate and support internal and external audits.
- Assist in building and maintaining departmental budgets.
Desired Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or Business preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in Accounting or a related field.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and techniques.
- High level of proficiency with computer-based accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex tax issues to clients.
- Experience in tax accounting, tax compliance, or tax auditing.
Desired Traits:- Professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Collaborative nature to work alongside the management team on a variety of engagements.
- Drive to remain up-to-date on company products and services, engagement processes, and the ability to efficiently answer clients’ questions.
- Self-awareness of personal knowledge limits to avoid misinformation or misleading answers, offering to find the answer/solution.
- Self-directed with the ability to prioritize workload and balance capacity in order to meet deadlines.
- Ability to develop and manage people as well as projects to ensure a positive client experience and the best use of Myriad resources.
Benefit Highlights:- Competitive Compensation
- Leading benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Group Term Life, Voluntary Vision, STD, LTD, and Term Life
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Casual Dress Code
We believe in the power of creating equal opportunities for those qualified to join our team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation. For this reason, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of the position and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please provide information regarding the needed accommodation in a cover letter and submit along with your resume/application. - 17 Days Ago
Controller
- Manatt's Inc
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Ames, IA
FULL_TIME
- The success Manatts, Inc., enjoys today in the construction industry started 75 years ago. Back then, it was one man, one truck, and now our team of employees numbers more than 750 strong. We have doz...
- 1 Day Ago
CONTROLLER
- Storey-Kenworthy Co.
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Des Moines, IA
FULL_TIME
- About Us:Storey Kenworthy | Workspace is Iowa’s largest family-owned office products and furnishings dealership, with offices located across the state (Des Moines, Urbandale, Ames, Cedar Falls, Waterl...
- 13 Days Ago
Controller
- Ames National Corporation
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Ames, IA
FULL_TIME
- Ames National Corporation (ANC), a multi-bank holding company located in central Iowa, is looking for an experienced Controller to join the team! This individual will assist in coordinating the financ...
- 1 Month Ago
Controller
- 2nd Adventure Payroll Services LLC
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Grinnell, IA
FULL_TIME
- Adventure Summary Brownells seeks a Controller who embodies both public accounting expertise and an adventurous spirit for our dynamic company. This role is perfect for a financial management expert w...
- 23 Days Ago
Controller
- Homemakers Furniture
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Urbandale, IA
FULL_TIME
- When you join the Homemakers team, you will be part of an established company with a 40-year tradition of providing quality products to our customers, as well as a family and growth-oriented company c...
- 25 Days Ago
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Dir, Project Controls
- BHE Renewables, LLC
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Des Moines, IA
- Job Description: The Director, Project Controls, is responsible for the development and administration of standardized p...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Quality Control Tech Assembly
- Labor Solutions, LLC
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Des Moines, IA
- Job Description Job Description Labor Solutions is looking for Quality Inspectors II. Do not pass up this excellent oppo...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Quality Control Inspector
- Electrical Power Products
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Des Moines, IA
- Job Type Full-time Description Reports To The Quality Control Inspector will report to the Quality Control Supervisor. J...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Controller (44651)
- Palmer Group
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Des Moines, IA
- Job Description Job Description Palmer Group has an exciting opportunity in the accounting and finance space! We have pa...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Controller (44732)
- Palmer Group
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Des Moines, IA
- Job Description Job Description This 100+-year-old client of ours is seeking a Controller to oversee the operations of t...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
CONTROLLER
- Storey-Kenworthy Co.
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Des Moines, IA
- Job Description Job Description About Us: Storey Kenworthy | Workspace is Iowa’s largest family-owned office products an...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist
- Federal Aviation Administration
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Des Moines, IA
- Summary Serves as an Operations Supervisor in an ATC-7 Level terminal facility. This job is open to Internal to an agenc...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Assistant to the Controller
- Des Moines Based Investment Company
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Des Moines, IA
- Job Description Job Description We are seeking an Assistant to the Controller to become an integral part of our team! Yo...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...
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Income Estimation for Controller jobs
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