Description Robert Half is partnering with a Des Moines client looking to hire a motivated and detail-oriented Controller to lead their financial operations and ensure organizational excellence. If you’re a proactive leader with a proven track record in accounting, process improvement, and team development, we want to hear from you! This is an opportunity to drive meaningful impact in a dynamic environment while collaborating with senior management and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: + Leadership & Team Development: + Train and nurture the accounting team to foster individual and collective growth. Inspire team members to achieve their highest potential in alignment with company goals. + Financial Compliance & Reporting: + Monitor and ensure compliance with all financial reporting regulations and standards. Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, supported by thorough documentation, to facilitate internal and external audits. + Treasury Operations: + Oversee all treasury functions, including liquidity management, maintaining banking relationships, debt management, and mitigating financial risks. + Planning, Forecasting, & Analytics: + Build dynamic financial models, detailed budgets, and forecasts to provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders. + Internal Controls & Process Optimization: + Partner with business leaders to implement robust internal controls, streamline accounting processes, and improve organizational performance. + Policy Development: + Develop, implement, and enforce financial policies and procedures to ensure consistency and alignment with organizational goals. + Collaboration: + Build strong, cross-functional relationships across departments to enhance teamwork and foster a proactive, customer-focused accounting function. + Regulatory Updates: + Stay current on new regulations, accounting standards, and industry trends, ensuring the company’s practices remain compliant with necessary adjustments. + Operational Strategy & Special Projects: + Lead or contribute to key process improvements and organization-wide projects to support strategic objectives. Requirements + Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Advanced certifications are a plus + Experience: A minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting or financial management experience, including several years in supervisory or leadership roles + Financial Expertise: Demonstrated ability to execute forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis with precision and strategic insight + Compliance Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of regulatory reporting requirements and industry standards + Leadership & Communication: Proven track record as an effective leader with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to inspire teams and collaborate across departments + Attention to Detail: Outstanding attention to detail paired with strong analytical capabilities for managing complex financial operations and audits + Treasury & Risk Management: Hands-on experience in treasury operations 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. © 2025 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) .