Category: Accounting & Finance

Location: Ames, Iowa

Work Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $100,000 - $140,000

Salary: $100,000 - $140,000

Work Model: On-Site

Reference #: 45335

The Assistant Controller supports accounting, reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis for farming operations and investment funds. Partners with leadership and operations to deliver accurate, timely financial insights for decision-making. Take the next step in your accounting career supporting high‑impact agricultural and investment operations – apply now!

Work Model:

  • On-Site

What You Will Do:

  • Oversee daily accounting operations, reconciliations, and month‑end close
  • Support budgeting and maintain financial forecasts
  • Perform variance analysis in partnership with operations
  • Prepare quarterly Board reporting (financials, KPIs, business updates)
  • Review fund and partnership financials and coordinate annual audits
  • Maintain accounting systems and support special projects (tax, construction, data/IT) and ad hoc needs

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

  • Bachelor’s in accounting or finance
  • 3+ years public accounting (audit + reporting experience)
  • Strong analytical skills; adaptable in dynamic environments
  • Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency
  • CPA and ERP experience preferred
  • Exposure to IT/data/AI and the agriculture industry is a plus

Benefits Overview:

  • Health insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Sarah Assman at (515) 225-7000 or email sassman@thepalmergroup.com.

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About Palmer Group

At Palmer Group, making lives better is at the core of everything we do. For nearly three decades, we have partnered with organizations and individuals to provide thoughtful talent and business solutions that empower careers and drive growth.

As an employee-owned company grounded in strong ethics and values, we are committed to building lasting relationships and delivering results. Contractors working through Palmer Group are eligible to become employee-owners, giving them a stake in our shared success, and enjoy benefits including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) options.

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