Controller

About Us

Anderson Ventures is a Des Moines, IA–based single family office with a diverse portfolio of business and investment interests. Our holdings include a 25-year-old operating company, emerging entrepreneurial ventures, and a range of direct investments. We manage assets across the United States, the Caribbean, and Europe, with a hands-on approach to building value and supporting innovation.

Summary

We are seeking a Controller to join a fast-paced private family office environment. This individual will be responsible for financial organization, including accounting, bill-pay, budgeting, forecasting and administrative operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, discreet, and digitally savvy, with the ability and willingness to handle a wide range of personal and business tasks in a fast-paced setting.

This is a full-time position, for candidates located in the Des Moines, IA area. The role is remote, though commonly in-person meetings will occur. Compensation will be market-competitive and based on experience.

This position is ideal for candidates with experience as an accountant, family office coordinator, or finance administrator. At least five years of experience in accounting/bookkeeping is required, with experience operating in a self-directed environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Accounting Support

• Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks, including transaction categorization and reconciliation as well as provision of monthly financials for multiple entities
• Manage and execute bill payments, and track recurring expenses
• Support professional and personal budgeting, including forecasting and tracking against plan
• Organize invoices, tax documents, and other financial records
• Set up/organize financial statements and reporting processes for new entities and/or newly acquired entities
• Lead the implementation of new accounting processes/technologies/procedures as needed
• Prepare and record appropriate accrual and adjusting entries for multiple entities, including accounting for intercompany transactions appropriately
• Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to financial reporting to support efficiency, decision-making, and overall execution of strategic objectives
• Liaise with outside accountants, tax preparers, financial advisors and strategists, legal and other vendors to support comprehensive financial and organizational management
• Prepare and file payroll, sales and property taxes as needed

Administration Assistance

• Provide administrative support for professional and personal matters
• Organize digital and physical files
• Attend meetings
• Manage physical mail

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting and/or finance
• 5+ years of accounting/bookkeeping experience (required)
• Prior experience working in a self-directed environment (required)
• Prior experience working in or supporting a family office or ultra-high-net-worth individual (preferred)
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with personal financial statements
• Experience with inventory management processes
• Digitally savvy: comfortable navigating technology, online services, and digital tools efficiently
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and trustworthiness
• Detail-oriented with strong financial and administrative accuracy
• Clear communicator with excellent multitasking skills
• Problem solver
• Willingness to be entrepreneurial, roll your sleeves up and get things done

Pay: $100,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: Remote