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Assistant Controller

Community and Family Resources
Ames, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 1/10/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Community and Family Resources?

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Assistant Controller to join our dynamic finance team. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and possess a deep understanding of accounting principles, we would love to hear from you.

The Assistant Controller will play a vital role in supporting the financial operations of the company. This position will assist in managing accounting activities to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), corporate policies, and external audits. The Assistant Controller will work closely with the Controller and other finance team members to enhance and streamline processes for optimal efficiency.

Location: This role can be located in Ames, Fort Dodge, or Iowa City

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Code, enter and approve deposits to be posted daily into the General Ledger.
  • Calculate, prepare and upload monthly vouchers on grants/contracts.
  • Manage grant budgets and notify the appropriate Department Supervisor of balances monthly to ensure utilization of grant dollars.
  • Process, enter and approve monthly end-of-month entries.
  • Reconcile all bank statements to the general ledger monthly.
  • Record adjusting entries to maintain accrual basis of accounting.
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
  • Work through several processes to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
  • Review prevention grant tracking timesheets against the information in the payroll time keeping system
  • Create a general ledger entry monthly to adjust prevention budgeted payroll to actual time from the grant tracking timesheets.
  • Supervises the Accounts Payable Technician staff and processes.

Schedule

  • Type: Full-time
  • Hours: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p

Education And Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
  • Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards is required.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel is required.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and team building skills (both verbal and written) are essential.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • IPERS retirement benefit
  • Optional 401K
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous PTO (20 days accrued in your first year)
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Paid trainings and CEU opportunities
  • Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Various discounts including tuition fees at partner schools, travel, cell phone plans, and more!

Application Process

Candidates interested in applying should submit an application and resume. Candidates will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and TB test prior to starting employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Community and Family Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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