Category: Accounting & Finance

Location: Waterloo, Iowa

Work Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $105,000 - $135,000

Salary: $105,000 - $135,000

Work Model: On-Site

Reference #: 46062

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting function for a growing organization. This is a highly visible role that combines strong controllership fundamentals with financial analysis and business partnership. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting while helping leadership better understand profitability, operational trends, and the key drivers impacting business performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys going beyond producing financial statements and wants to use financial information to help guide business decisions. Apply now!

Work Model:

  • On-Site

What You Will Do:

  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting
  • Oversee day-to-day accounting activities and provide leadership to an experienced accounting team
  • Prepare financial statements and develop meaningful reporting and analysis for leadership
  • Analyze profitability, margins, labor productivity, and financial performance across departments, service lines, and jobs
  • Identify trends and operational drivers behind financial results and translate findings into actionable recommendations
  • Team with leadership, outside CPAs, auditors, and other financial partners on budgeting, forecasting, audits, ESOP valuation activities, and other financial initiatives

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting, finance, controllership, or operational finance experience
  • Strong GAAP knowledge with demonstrated experience in month-end/year-end close and financial statement preparation
  • Strong financial analysis skills with the ability to identify trends, investigate variances, and explain the drivers behind business performance
  • Experience in a service or construction environment preferred

Benefits Overview:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO

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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