Job ID: KK1309561118
Location: East Des Moines, IA
Category: Accounting & Finance
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 11/19/2025
Controller | $100,000 – $125,000 | Full-Time | On-Site
What Matters Most
• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
• Location: East Des Moines, IA
• Direct Hire opportunity with stability and growth
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
• Location: East Des Moines, IA
• Direct Hire opportunity with stability and growth
Job Description
Our client in Des Moines is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations for their manufacturing & distribution location. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on improving costing accuracy, managing financial reporting, and supporting process improvements across the business. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about driving financial performance in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage cost accounting operations to ensure accurate and consistent practices across the operation
• Oversee standard cost updates, budgeting, and variance analysis for labor, materials, and overhead
• Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve margins
• Participate in the implementation and improvement of financial systems to enhance cost tracking and reporting
• Oversee standard cost updates, budgeting, and variance analysis for labor, materials, and overhead
• Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve margins
• Participate in the implementation and improvement of financial systems to enhance cost tracking and reporting
• Support month-end close, capital tracking, and fixed asset reconciliation processes
• Analyze and report on gross margins, pricing changes, and financial trends to support decision-making
• Analyze and report on gross margins, pricing changes, and financial trends to support decision-making
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, required
• CPA strongly preferred
• 5–7 years of accounting experience, including prior management or supervisory responsibilities
• Strong background in cost accounting, manufacturing operations, and variance analysis
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy
• CPA strongly preferred
• 5–7 years of accounting experience, including prior management or supervisory responsibilities
• Strong background in cost accounting, manufacturing operations, and variance analysis
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & 401K
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- Training & Growth
Your New Organization:
Our client is a respected leader with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and integrity. They foster a collaborative environment where financial and operational teams work closely to drive results and continuous improvement across their facilities.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base salary range for this position is $100,000- $125,000, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
