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Controller-February 2024
Des Moines
Feb 10, 2026
About Controller

  Description

  Do you want to be a Controller with a reputable, nationally known organization that is top of industry? Contact Robert Half if you have a knack for leading with high standards, positively motivating others, and making critical decisions and have experience taking charge of an accounting department. In this role, it will be critical for you to plan and direct all accounting operational functions, handle the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, evaluate accounting and internal control systems, and lead departmental staff. This role's duties will require leading with integrity and reliability and having the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services. Creative team players with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing preferred. If it's time to advance your career, find out more about this opportunity and take the next steps toward a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package. The Controller position is a permanent opportunity in Des Moines.

  Your responsibilities

  Reviews deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations

  Direct finance department activities and team of 6

  Collaborate with executive team and partners to make efficient and effective firm-wide operation possible

  Perform tasks associated with month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis

  Time monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is punctual

  Give financial reports to executive committee and partners each month

  Support Finance Department initiatives, including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, through research, planning and implementation, as needed

  Manage the creation of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts

  Manage daily cash and prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals

  Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies

  Comfortable handling responsibilities beyond formal job duties

  Requirements

  Previous experience in healthcare

  Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment

  Hands-on experience with Reconcile Bank Statements

  Earlier work involving Ledger Reconciliations

  General familiarity with bank reconciliations

  Adeptness in budgeting

  Monthly Bank Reconciliation experience highly valued

  Financial statement preparation experience desired

  Demonstrated knowledge of Expense Reconciliation

  Balance Sheet Reconciliation experience preferred

  Account reconciliation experience desired

  Experience with Reconcile Balance Sheet Account

  Month end closings experience preferred

  Account reconciliation experience preferred

  Practical knowledge of financial reconciliation

  Inventory Reconciliation experience highly preferred

  Prior experience with reconciliations

  Adeptness in Daily Reconciliation

  Deep understanding of Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation

  Foundational knowledge in Review Financial Statements

  Previous experience working with Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliation

  Comprehension of Monthly Reconciliation

  Good understanding of Monthly Account Reconciliation

  Knowledge of Analyze Financial Statements

  Prepare Financial Statements experience highly desired

  Deep understanding of Monthly Financial Statements

  Background working with Ledger Account Reconciliation

  Bank Account Reconciliation experience highly desired

  Demonstrated knowledge of Budget Processes

  Prior work in technology, analytics and management experience desired

  BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field

  Excellent written, verbal and social communication skills highly desired

  Ability to meet deadlines

  Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities

  CPA or MBA preferred

  Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations

  5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred

  Remarkable analytical, quantitative and social skills

  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.

  Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

  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.

  © 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .

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