• Director Of Accounting

    Aston Carter (Des Moines, IA)


    Job Title: Director of AccountingJob Description

     

    We are seeking a highly skilled Director of Accounting to oversee all aspects of our Accounting Department. This role is pivotal in supporting administrative staff and developing positive relationships with employees to foster leadership within the department.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop positive relationships with employees to understand their duties and advance into leadership roles.

    + Partner with leaders to develop, monitor, and refine KPI’s to drive performance and ensure alignment with company goals.

    + Work closely with Estimators/Project Managers to ensure financial accuracy in cost tracking and job performance, and identify and train to resolve cost management gaps.

    + Maintain and oversee Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and job cost control to ensure accuracy and alignment with project budgets.

    + Update and maintain equipment rate analysis and recommend adjustments as needed.

    + Manage month-end and year-end close processes and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

    + Manage accounting, operations, tax, and compliance to ensure accuracy and adherence to GAAP standards.

    + Coordinate and support internal and external audits to ensure ESOP compliance.

    + Monitor cash reserves and provide forecasting to ensure adequate funds for operational and capital needs.

    + Assist in the development of budgets and track actual performance against them.

    + Perform other administrative duties and projects as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

    + 8 or more years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry.

    + Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

    + Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.

    + Intermediate proficiency in Office 365 Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in cost accounting and pricing analysis.

    + Familiarity with Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting.

    Work Environment

    This position requires working onsite 5 days a week, with no option for a hybrid schedule. The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, providing an opportunity to engage with various departments and influence financial decision-making processes.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Des Moines, Iowa.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

     

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    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.