Senior Accounting Analyst (Accounting Controls Team) at Principal

What You'll Do We are looking for a Senior Accounting Analyst to join our Accounting Controls Team within Principal Asset Management. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring strong internal controls over financial reporting while partnering across investment, finance, and accounting teams. This is a highly visible opportunity to work closely with external auditors, senior leadership, and global stakeholders in a dynamic, project-based environment. If you have a background in SOX or public accounting and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative setting, this role offers the chance to broaden your experience across complex investment and finance processes. Support SOX compliance efforts and coordinate external audits with EY across Principal Asset Management Act as a liaison between auditors and internal business partners to ensure smooth execution of audits Lead and support walkthroughs and documentation across key SOX processes Participate in annual SOX scoping and risk assessments Manage quarterly certifications and reporting requirements Ensure accounting and internal control requirements are embedded into design and implementation of new systems and processes. Conduct system and process testing to confirm proper functionality and escalate issues when needed. Monitor and respond to evolving regulatory guidance, including Accounting and Audit (i.e. IT automated controls -ITAC) Contribute to process improvements and special projects within the SOX and control environment Partner with global support teams for SOX testing execution Work closely with corporate SOX, finance leadership, and Chief Accounting Officers Gain exposure to a wide range of business areas across Principal Asset Management About Principal Asset Management Principal Asset Management is the global investment solutions business for Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG), managing $740 billion in assets including $102.2 billion in real estate assets, and over 60 years of experience our comprehensive, specialized capabilities across all four quadrants of commercial real estate-private equity, public equity, public debt, and private debt gives us a unique perspective on real estate space and capital markets. Principal Asset Management has been recognized as a “Best Places to Work in Money Management” for 14 consecutive years! Check us out at www.principalam.com! Who You Are Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience 6+ years of relevant experience required Experience in SOX, internal audit, or public accounting Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong understanding of internal controls and audit processes Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment SKILLS THAT WILL HELP YOU STAND OUT Experience with investment or financial services environments Knowledge of IT risk and controls (e.g., ITGCs, ITACs) Ability to navigate complex, cross-functional organizations Salary Range Information Salary 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 (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly) $110200 - $148200 / year Time Off Program Flexible 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 don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided. Pension Eligible Yes 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 Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants Investment Code of Ethics For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll 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, we’re 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 our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits. Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Posting Window We 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. Original Posting Date 5/11/2026 Most Recently Posted Date 5/11/2026
We are looking for a Senior Accounting Analyst to join our Accounting Controls Team within Principal Asset Management. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring strong internal controls over financial reporting while partnering across investment, finance, and accounting teams. This is a highly visible opportunity to work closely with external auditors, senior leadership, and global stakeholders in a dynamic, project-based environment. If you have a background in SOX or public accounting and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative setting, this role offers the chance to broaden your experience across complex investment and finance processes. Support SOX compliance efforts and coordinate external audits with EY across Principal Asset Management Act as a liaison between auditors and internal business partners to ensure smooth execution of audits Lead and support walkthroughs and documentation across key SOX processes Participate in annual SOX scoping and risk assessments Manage quarterly certifications and reporting requirements Ensure accounting and internal control requirements are embedded into design and implementation of new systems and processes. Conduct system and process testing to confirm proper functionality and escalate issues when needed. Monitor and respond to evolving regulatory guidance, including Accounting and Audit (i.e. IT automated controls -ITAC) Contribute to process improvements and special projects within the SOX and control environment Partner with global support teams for SOX testing execution Work closely with corporate SOX, finance leadership, and Chief Accounting Officers Gain exposure to a wide range of business areas across Principal Asset Management About Principal Asset Management Principal Asset Management is the global investment solutions business for Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG), managing $740 billion in assets including $102.2 billion in real estate assets, and over 60 years of experience our comprehensive, specialized capabilities across all four quadrants of commercial real estate-private equity, public equity, public debt, and private debt gives us a unique perspective on real estate space and capital markets. Principal Asset Management has been recognized as a “Best Places to Work in Money Management” for 14 consecutive years! Check us out at www.principalam.com!
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience 6+ years of relevant experience required Experience in SOX, internal audit, or public accounting Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong understanding of internal controls and audit processes Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment SKILLS THAT WILL HELP YOU STAND OUT Experience with investment or financial services environments Knowledge of IT risk and controls (e.g., ITGCs, ITACs) Ability to navigate complex, cross-functional organizations