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Description

We are looking for a skilled Controller to lead the accounting and finance operations within our organization half an hour east of Des Moines. This role involves overseeing a team of professionals, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving process improvements to support business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in accounting management and a strong background in manufacturing or distribution environments.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and guide the Accounting/Finance Department, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

• Conduct standard costing for specific areas of the business to maintain accurate financial data.

• Manage and complete the month-end close process, including preparing reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.

• Implement internal controls, audits, and checks across departments to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate transaction recording.

• Oversee daily financial operations, including accounts payable, billing, payroll, inventory, fixed assets, and general accounting functions.

• Prepare and present key performance metrics, perform detailed financial analysis, and communicate results to senior leadership.

• Lead efforts to improve accounting processes and drive operational efficiencies.

• Coordinate the annual financial audit and provide necessary information for tax filings.

• Deliver financial evaluations for special projects, capital expenditures, and product costing as needed.

• Collaborate with external auditors, banks, insurance agents, and other third-party entities as required.

Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in accounting or financial management.

• Proven leadership experience, including managing teams in a detail-oriented environment.

• Expertise in standard costing and financial analysis within manufacturing or distribution industries.

• Strong knowledge of month-end close procedures and financial statement preparation.

• Ability to develop and implement internal controls and process improvements.

• Proficiency in analyzing financial data and presenting actionable insights.

• Experience working with external auditing firms and other financial partners.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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