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Controller

ITA Group Inc
West Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Controller serves as a trusted financial leader within ITA Group’s Accounting & Finance function, providing stewardship and accountability for the global controllership organization. This role owns the integrity of financial reporting, internal controls, and the close process, ensuring the enterprise has accurate, timely, and decision‑ready financial information.

As a builder of high‑performing teams, the Controller inspires and develops accounting leaders while partnering closely with Finance leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to advance financial insight, strengthen planning and forecasting, and elevate performance across a complex, project‑based, multinational business.

Through thoughtful, inclusive leadership, the Controller acts as a technical authority—championing strong governance, continuous improvement, and financial acumen across the organization. Success in this role requires the ability to lead through influence, navigate global complexity, and connect financial rigor to business outcomes across time zones, cultures, and solutions.

Positions reporting to the Controller:

  • Assistant Controller
  • Manager – Accounts Payable


POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or closely related field
  • CPA certificate required
  • Minimum five years’ public accounting or minimum seven years of combined public accounting and industry experience working in mid-large size company in relevant role(s) with demonstrated progression and leadership exposure
  • Experience in project-based financial management, ideally in a global professional services, agency, or consulting environment
  • Expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting principles
  • Experience with Microsoft suite, AI and automation tools
  • Ability to think analytically and communicate this thinking to others in an understandable fashion
  • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with an emphasis in solution development
  • A friendly, effective management style that works well within the existing company culture
  • Comfortable working across time zones and managing a flexible schedule
  • Demonstrated fiscal knowledge and responsibility with the ability to operate within budget parameters
  • Ability to think and act in a proactive manner; able to see the big picture while understanding how each element contributes to the greater whole
  • Ability to listen, understand, and respond to external and internal customers’ needs in a timely manner; customer service experience in a service-related industry preferred
  • Ability to work the time necessary to complete projects or meet deadlines
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding salary and personnel issues


ABOUT ITA GROUP

ITA Group is an employee-owned engagement and loyalty company that provides data-driven solutions designed to uniquely motivate and inspire our clients’ employees, channel partners and customers. Creating engaging employee experiences is at the heart of what we do and who we are, and we continuously evaluate our team member benefits to ensure our team members are cared for. We offer an array of competitive benefits, including healthy retirement contributions, health, dental and vision insurance, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements, Volunteer Time Off, paid sabbaticals, anniversary awards and more! Come join our team, recently recognized by several top organizations as a Great Place to Work. 

ITA Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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