Director/Manager Financial Reporting

DescriptionWe are looking for an accomplished financial reporting leader to guide enterprise reporting activities for a major organization in Des Moines, Iowa. This role is responsible for shaping accurate, timely consolidated reporting, strengthening accounting governance, and advising senior leaders on complex financial matters. The position offers the opportunity to influence reporting strategy, elevate control processes, and lead improvements across a multi-entity environment.Responsibilities:• Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles to deliver complete and reliable consolidated financial results.• Manage corporate accounting activities across parent and affiliated entities, including intercompany matters, legal entity reporting, consolidation design, and close-related governance.• Direct the creation and review of reporting materials for executive leadership, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with generally accepted accounting principles.• Sponsor enterprise-wide accounting and reporting initiatives that improve consistency, streamline workflows, raise data quality, and advance operational best practices across domestic and international teams.• Partner with finance and technology stakeholders to enhance reporting systems, support consolidation platforms, increase automation, and strengthen the overall financial reporting infrastructure.• Advise business unit finance leaders and senior executives on technical accounting, consolidation, and reporting considerations tied to major transactions, acquisitions, organizational changes, and strategic decisions.• Oversee internal control activities related to financial reporting, supporting compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 and reinforcing a strong risk-aware control environment.• Track new accounting guidance and reporting developments, leading implementation efforts and promoting consistent adoption across the organization.• Coordinate with external reporting, tax, treasury, and business unit finance teams to fulfill reporting obligations, regulatory filings, and financial information requests.• Develop, mentor, and lead accounting and reporting professionals while building a collaborative culture focused on accountability, succession planning, and continuous improvement.Requirements• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.• Accounting certification required; Certified Public Accountant designation is strongly preferred.• At least 10 years of progressive experience in accounting or financial reporting leadership roles.• Demonstrated background in multi-entity consolidated financial reporting.• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and corporate financial reporting standards.• Experience overseeing financial controls, compliance activities, and close governance processes.• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and partner effectively with senior leadership and business unit finance teams.• Proven people leadership skills with experience coaching and developing high-performing teams.Job typePerm