Category: Accounting & Finance

Location: Ames, Iowa

Work Type: Contract

Salary: $50 - $60

Salary: $50 - $60

Work Model: Hybrid

Reference #: 46732

Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Consultant to provide accounting and financial leadership support during a leadership transition. This role will partner closely with the team to maintain financial operations, support reporting requirements, and ensure continuity across the finance function. Apply now!

Work Model: 

  • Hybrid/Flexible
  • Approximately 20 hours/week

What You Will Do: 

  • Support month-end close and day-to-day accounting operations
  • Oversee monthly financial reporting and analysis
  • Assist with board meeting preparation and financial presentations
  • Support audit activities and compliance requirements
  • Provide financial leadership and strategic guidance to management
  • Partner with the Controller to maintain efficient accounting processes and internal controls
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

  • 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
  • Prior experience as a CFO, Finance Director, Controller, or senior finance leader
  • Strong expertise in financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Audit support and board reporting experience
  • Ability to work independently and provide leadership during organizational transitions
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field
  • CPA and/or nonprofit experience preferred but not required

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Palmer Group at (515) 225-7000 or email afjobs@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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