Controller

Confidential; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in West Burlington, Iowa is seeking an experienced Controller to lead core accounting operations and strengthen financial oversight. The role will manage critical reporting cycles, maintain accurate reconciliations, and support healthy banking and cash management practices.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to keep financial processes organized, timely, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Direct the monthly closing process and ensure financial records are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts regularly to maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
• Oversee bank account reconciliations and investigate variances to resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor cash position, forecast short-term liquidity needs, and help guide effective cash flow planning.
• Serve as a key point of contact for banking partners and maintain productive external financial relationships.
• Coordinate audit preparation activities by organizing documentation and supporting requests from internal or external auditors.
• Strengthen accounting controls and recommend process improvements that support accuracy and compliance.

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting operations and strengthen financial oversight for our organization in West Burlington, Iowa. This role will manage critical reporting cycles, maintain accurate reconciliations, and support healthy banking and cash management practices. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to keep financial processes organized, timely, and reliable.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the monthly closing process and ensure financial records are completed accurately and on schedule.


• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts regularly to maintain the integrity of the general ledger.


• Oversee bank account reconciliations and investigate variances to resolve discrepancies promptly.


• Monitor cash position, forecast short-term liquidity needs, and help guide effective cash flow planning.


• Serve as a key point of contact for banking partners and maintain productive external financial relationships.


• Coordinate audit preparation activities by organizing documentation and supporting requests from internal or external auditors.


• Strengthen accounting controls and recommend process improvements that support accuracy and compliance.