Controller

ITA Group Inc•West Des Moines, IA

10d

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience in a service-related industry preferred

Responsibilities

Owns the integrity of financial reporting, internal controls, and the close process.
Ensures the enterprise has accurate, timely, and decision‑ready financial information.
Inspires and develops accounting leaders.
Partners 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.
Acts as a technical authority—championing strong governance, continuous improvement, and financial acumen across the organization.
Leads through influence, navigates global complexity, and connects financial rigor to business outcomes across time zones, cultures, and solutions.