Assistant Corporate Controller

Arona-Home-Essentials; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Arona-Home-Essentials is seeking an Assistant Corporate Controller to support the Corporate Controller in overseeing the company’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and robust accounting systems.

You will review financial statements, assist in budgeting and forecasting, maintain internal controls, manage day-to-day accounting, coordinate with external auditors, provide analysis for strategic decisions, and mentor accounting staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Five or more years of accounting or finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with accounting software and financial systems.
• Leadership and ability to mentor staff.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review financial statements for GAAP/IFRS compliance.
• Help develop annual budgets and forecasts with other departments.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations: AP, AR, payroll, GL.
• Ensure tax compliance and coordinate with auditors and tax advisors.
• Provide financial analysis to support management decisions.
• Prepare for tax returns and manage licensing filings.
• Lead and mentor accounting teams.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Summary:

The Assistant Corporate Controller is responsible for helping the Corporate Controller to oversee and manage the financial operations of a company, ensuring everything is done correctly. This role is crucial in helping to ensure that the company’s financial records are accurate, compliant with regulations, and effectively managed to support decision-making at higher levels of the organization. The Assistant Corporate Controller also helps ensure the company has efficient and effective accounting systems in place.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in reviewing financial statements, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), depending on the location requirements.

• Aid in the process of developing annual budgets and forecasts, collaborating with other departments to ensure financial projections.

• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud or errors in financial reporting.

• Help with the oversight of day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.

• Ensure the organization complies with all financial regulations and tax laws, working with external auditors and tax advisors as needed.

• Provide financial analysis to help management understand business performance and make strategic decisions.

• Handling preparation for tax returns.

• Aid in the renewal of business licenses, filing of annual reports, and personal property tax assessments.

• Competent with financial software and technology.

• Mentor the accounting teams, providing leadership and ensuring continuous development of staff.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

• Five (5) plus years of experience in accounting or finance.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.

• Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems.

• Leadership and team management.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and tax laws.