Top 27 Controller Jobs in Des Moines, Ia

Comptroller
City of Des Moines, IA —Des Moines, IA
- $116,084.80 - $165,401.60 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Assistant Controller-Ankeny
D.R. Horton —Ankeny, IA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Office
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
Controller
Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company —Urbandale, IA
- 7 years
- CPA
- Office
Accounting Manager
City of West Des Moines —West Des Moines, IA
- $100,835 - $151,254 a year
- Overtime
- CPA
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
12d
Controller
Telligen —West Des Moines, IA
- Email
- CPA
- Customer service
- Office
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Assistant Controller, KUS
Kuvare Holdings LLC —Des Moines, IA
- Weekends as needed
- CPA
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
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Controller
Miller Mechanical Specialties —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Investment Accounting Manager
FBL Financial Group, Inc. —West Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- CPA
- English
- Finance
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
7d
VP/Director of Finance
Robert Half —Des Moines, IA
- $140,000 - $160,000 a year
- 11+ years
- Office
- Finance
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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10d
Director of Finance
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden —Des Moines, IA
- $95,000 - $120,000 a year
- Continuous improvement
- Senior level
- Leadership
13d
CAS Senior Manager
UHY LLP —West Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- CPA
- Office
- Finance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Director of Accounting
Van-Wall Equipment, Inc. —Urbandale, IA
- CPA
- Writing skills
- Office
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12d
Chief Financial Officer (Full-Time)
ChildServe —Johnston, IA
- Full-time
- CPA
- 5 years
- English
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
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General Ledger Supervisor
Prairie Meadows —Altoona, IA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Treasury Operations Assistant Vice President - Insurance Payment Operations
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. —Des Moines, IA
- $120,000 - $160,000 a year
- Email
- 7 years
- Office
- Analysis skills
Director of Investment and Derivative Finance
Athene —West Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- CPA
- Research
- Office
12d
Investment Accounting Manager
Farm Bureau Financial Services —West Des Moines, IA
- CPA
- English
- Finance
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Firm Enterprise Solutions Associate Director, Controllership
Deloitte —Des Moines, IA
- $118,700 - $218,600 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Office
- Finance
Director of Finance and Investments
WB Realty Company —West Des Moines, IA
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPA
- ERP systems
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Director, Project Accounting
Farnsworth Group —Waukee, IA
- Online Application
- Microsoft Outlook
- CPA
- Office
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply

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Comptroller

City of Des Moines, IA -
Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$116,084.80 - $165,401.60 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Pension plan
Parental leave
Employee discount
Loan forgiveness

Qualifications

Accounting systems
Enterprise software
Customer inquiry handling

Full Job Description

General Statement of Duties

Provides administrative oversight to the accounting division and expertise in financial reporting and controls; performs directly related work as required.

The principal function of an employee in this class is to ensure accurate accounting activities. The work is performed under the supervision of Finance Director, or designee, but extensive leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. Supervision is exercised over the work of employees in the Accounting division of the Finance Department. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, outside auditors, business organizations, state and federal officials and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.

The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Residency Incentive
Alternative Work Schedule Options
Paid Volunteer Time-Off
Parental Leave
Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
12 Paid Holidays
Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance
Wellness Programs and Activities
Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit
Defined Benefit Pension Plan through IPERS
Deferred Compensation Plan matching up to 2.5%
Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options
Employee Discount Program

This position is open until filled, with the next review of applications on June 30, 2026.

Acceptable Experience and Training

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, and
Extensive directly related experience in local government finance operations; and
Considerable experience with government enterprise accounting software; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
CPA certification (preferred)

Required Special Qualifications

Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

Plans, organizes and directs the organization, structure, activities and operations of the Accounting division;
Manages Department work, project and personnel activities within the Finance Department;
Assists in the strategic planning, policy development and data collection and reporting activities related to financial activities;
Oversees, trains and evaluates staff involved in accounting processes City-wide;
Assists in the coordinating of the City’s annual audit;
Support the preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report;
Revises current auditing and accounting procedures and related systems;
Contributes to development of the enterprise financial software applications through which the City’s accounting and financial transactions are managed;
Coordinates the input of financial information from all City Departments;
Serves as an in-house consultant City-wide on financial applications and procedures;
Supervises year-end adjustments and closing of accounting systems;
Performs regular reconciliation for tracking activities within the accounting system;
Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

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