What You'll DoWe are looking for anAccountant to join ourPrincipal Asset Management EnterpriseTeam.In this role, you willbe responsible forsupportingaccuratefinancial reporting, analysis, and operational insights for Principal Asset Managements globalbackofficeservices.You'llcontribute to a range of accounting, reporting, expense analysis, and process improvement activities that support business transparency, regulatory compliance, and informed decision-making. The position playsan important rolein shaping high-quality financial reporting for global operations.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial information for internal stakeholders to support management and regulatory reporting needs
- Provide clear explanations of financial results, trends, and drivers to finance partners, leadership, and auditors
- Assistwith audit inquiries and ensure documentation supports internal controls, policies, and accounting standards
Cost & Allocation Support
- Support recurring cost allocation processes across Principal Asset Management products and business units
- Ensure allocations are completed accurately andtimelyin accordance withapproved methodologies
- Assistwithmaintainingdocumentation of assumptions along with factors supporting audits, regulatory reviews, and transfer pricing analysis
Process Improvement & Systems
- Seek opportunities to improve, streamline, and automate accounting and reporting processes
- Support implementation or enhancement of financial systems, tools, and ERP functionality
- Recommend improvements to procedures, methodologies, and documentation to strengthen efficiency and controls
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Finance and Business Support teams to gather data,validateassumptions, and resolve issues
- Communicate outcomes and impacts to stakeholders with clarity and professionalism
- Assistwith special projects, financial analysis, and strategic initiatives as needed
Who You Are
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of relevant experience
- CPA or other applicable certifications preferred
- Experience supporting financial reporting, analysis, or cost management activities preferred
- This position may require successful completion of a criminal background check
Salary Range InformationSalary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Salary Range$73150 - $99750 / year
Time Off ProgramFlexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees dont accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.
Pension EligibleYes
Additional Information
Work Environments
This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical work week) from Des Moines, IA.
Work Authorization/Sponsorship
At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.
Nonimmigrant WorkersandGreen Card for Employment-Based Immigrants
Investment Code of Ethics
For Principal Asset Management positions, youll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.
Experience Principal
At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, were imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out ourcareers siteto learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.
Posting WindowWe will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.
Date First Posted (TTF)6/10/2026
Latest Post Date: Careers - US6/10/2026
