Strategic 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

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.