Job ID: CE397551414
Location: Des Moines, IA
Category: Accounting & Finance
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 05/26/2026
Accounting Supervisor w/ Controller, Leadership Track | Hybrid/ Remote, Des Moines, IA | $115K–$130K + Benefits
A financially strong, nationally respected Property & Casualty insurance organization is seeking an experienced accounting leader to step into a high-impact Accounting Supervisor opportunity with a clear succession path toward Controller leadership. This confidential search supports a retirement transition and offers the chance to join a stable, growth-oriented company known for strong financial performance and long-term employee retention. This opportunity is ideal for experienced Accounting Managers, Senior Accountants ready for leadership, or insurance-focused audit professionals seeking greater strategic involvement, work/life balance, and long-term career advancement within a collaborative environment.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
• Clear succession path into future Controller position
• Established, financially stable insurance organization with excellent reputation
• Direct visibility with executive leadership and strategic financial initiatives
• Hybrid/ Remote flexibility with only 1–2 onsite days or fully remote option available
• Opportunity to lead and mentor a growing accounting team
• Strong compensation package and long-term career stability
• Clear succession path into future Controller position
• Established, financially stable insurance organization with excellent reputation
• Direct visibility with executive leadership and strategic financial initiatives
• Hybrid/ Remote flexibility with only 1–2 onsite days or fully remote option available
• Opportunity to lead and mentor a growing accounting team
• Strong compensation package and long-term career stability
What You’ll Be Doing
• Lead all financial reporting processes
• Oversee month-end, year-end, and annual close activities
• Manage general ledger activity, audits, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Supervise and develop a team of 6 accounting professionals
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements
• Support ongoing operational and financial growth initiatives
• Lead all financial reporting processes
• Oversee month-end, year-end, and annual close activities
• Manage general ledger activity, audits, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Supervise and develop a team of 6 accounting professionals
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements
• Support ongoing operational and financial growth initiatives
What We’re Looking For
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA strongly preferred
• Prior insurance industry experience preferred, ideally in Property & Casualty
• Leadership experience as a Finance or Accounting Supervisor, Manager, or similar role
• Also open to experienced Senior Accountants ready for advancement w/ prior leadership experience
• Strong financial reporting, analytical, and process improvement skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and leadership teams
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA strongly preferred
• Prior insurance industry experience preferred, ideally in Property & Casualty
• Leadership experience as a Finance or Accounting Supervisor, Manager, or similar role
• Also open to experienced Senior Accountants ready for advancement w/ prior leadership experience
• Strong financial reporting, analytical, and process improvement skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and leadership teams
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.
