Controller

Lloyd Accounting; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 86,015 - 117,706; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + Paid Holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement Plan (Simple IRA) with company match

Team environment where your ideas are heard

Job summary

A growing accounting firm in Hiawatha, IA is seeking a Controller to manage full-cycle accounting processes. The role involves preparing financial statements, cash flow management, and collaborating with clients. Ideal candidates will have experience in real estate or construction accounting and strong communication skills. Join a collaborative team that values flexibility and meaningful work.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in real estate and/or construction accounting.
• Strong understanding of job costing and vendor billing.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting processes for clients.
• Prepare monthly financials, reconciliations, and trial balances.
• Cash flow management, forecasting, and budgeting.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication skills

Accounting software (QuickBooks)

Financial forecasting

Cash flow management

Payroll processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Foundation

Job description

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Human Resources Administrator & Project Assistant at Lloyd Accounting

Lloyd Accounting — located in Hiawatha, IA — is a growing team of CPAs and financial professionals offering outsourced Controller and CFO services. We help businesses, especially in construction and real estate, with hands-on accounting leadership, operational support, and strategic guidance.

We’re looking for a Controller to join our team and make an impact!

This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys getting into the details while also thinking big-picture. You'll work directly with business owners, collaborate with our internal team, and help shape the financial success of the companies we support.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you’ll manage and guide full-cycle accounting processes including:

• Preparing accurate and timely monthly financials, reconciliations, and trial balances
• AIA billing, accruals, depreciation, and prepaid calculations
• Cash flow management, forecasting, and budgeting
• Sales tax filings and multi-jurisdictional research
• Intercompany activity tracking and compliance
• 1099 and W-2 preparation and filings
• Payroll processing for clients across industries
• Partnering with clients and team members to improve financial clarity and operations
• Have direct experience in real estate and/or construction accounting
• Understand job costing, purchasing, construction financing, and vendor billing
• Are confident using QuickBooks, Foundation, and other accounting software
• Communicate clearly and professionally with business owners, clients, and vendors
• Work independently with strong attention to detail and deadline management
• Want to join a collaborative, high-trust team that values people and relationships
• Enjoy fast-paced environments and juggling multiple projects

Why Join Lloyd Accounting?

We’re not a mega-firm, and we like it that way. We believe in real relationships, team flexibility, meaningful work, and getting better together. When you work here, you’ll be part of a tight-knit team that respects your expertise and supports your goals.

Benefits Include:

• PTO + Paid Holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement Plan (Simple IRA) with company match
• Room to grow — this is a key role with long-term potential
• Team environment where your ideas are heard
• A chance to shape systems and make a real impact

If you're looking for a workplace that values what you bring to the table and gives you the autonomy to thrive — we’d love to talk.

Apply today and let’s build something great together.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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