Careers in finance and accounting
When we invest in you, and you invest in us, great things can happen.
The finance community at Principal doesn’t just analyze or organize data—it dives into it to understand a bigger picture. Team members challenge themselves to think critically and ask hard questions to ensure we’re working as efficiently and effectively as possible.
That same spirit drives our accounting community, which offers our teams something rare in the accounting space: the opportunity to elevate our reporting practices, tackle complex challenges across projects and industries, and explore opportunities to push the boundaries of an accounting career.
“While I’ve worked here, I’ve been single, been the mom of young kids, and been a caretaker for a parent. Through these different seasons of life, I’ve taken advantage of being able to figure out what works for both my job and my personal life, which I see as a ‘fit.’ I can’t think of another time I’ve felt like work and life were in complete balance.”
DEANNA STRABLE
Executive vice president and chief financial officer
Common finance and accounting roles at Principal
Financial analyst
Analyze financial information and communicate business results to leaders at various levels of the organization.
Treasury analyst
Support the business by understanding and communicating risks and requirements of the treasury needs of Principal.
Associate accountant/senior associate accountant
Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of applicable professional accounting standards. Accurately record financial transactions and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
Accountant/senior accountant
Apply knowledge of accounting standards and expertise to solve business problems. Provide consultation around issues in your area of specialization based on an understanding of business strategy.
Senior accounting analyst
Demonstrate advanced-level understanding of accounting standards, expertise within a function, and business strategy to solve problems. Apply functional knowledge and develop new solutions to complex problems.
Fund accountant
Demonstrate advanced-level understanding of accounting standards, expertise within a function, and business strategy to solve problems. Apply functional knowledge and develop new solutions to complex problems.
Hear from our finance and accounting team
“Being part of an organization that believes in not only providing access but empowering all people to safeguard their financial future makes me proud and fulfilled as an employee.”
Mike Beals Director of capital markets
“Principal is a team-first environment, which is absolutely my preferred workplace culture. There are countless subject matter experts at the company, but everyone is willing to take time to share knowledge, work through issues, and reach the best solutions.”
Ben Nielsen Assistant director, accounting
Recent finance and accounting job openings
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