Assistant Controller
Robert Half
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a well-established insurance organization in West Des Moines, Iowa. This hybrid role is suited for an experienced accounting specialist who can balance hands-on operational accounting with broader financial reporting responsibilities. The position will begin with strong involvement in core accounting activities and gradually expand into statutory reporting, compliance, and cross-functional financial projects.
Responsibilities:• Lead oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to support accurate and timely transaction processing.
• Step in to assist the accounting team with daily operational needs, including workload support during absences or peak volume periods.
• Perform recurring account reconciliations on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to maintain accuracy across financial records.
• Manage assigned month-end close tasks, including journal entries, account analysis, and ledger review.
• Prepare and review financial statements throughout the month, quarter, and year in alignment with statutory accounting requirements.
• Contribute to regulatory reporting by supporting annual and quarterly filings, related schedules, and management reporting packages.
• Partner on initiatives involving unclaimed property compliance, vendor administration, reinsurance billing, and cash application workflows.
• Coordinate with auditors, regulators, and internal departments such as claims, underwriting, and actuarial teams to validate financial data and strengthen reporting processes.
• Support accounting system and process improvements, including work tied to claims payment system migration and control enhancements.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Prior leadership or management experience in an accounting environment required.
• Strong background in month-end close, general ledger activity, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits and maintaining sound internal controls.
• Insurance industry experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with statutory accounting and regulatory reporting is highly preferred.
Vacancy posted 22 days ago
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